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Lipeurus caponis
Class Insecta
Order Phthiraptera
Family Philopteridae
Species Lipeurus caponis
Also known as: Wing louse

L. caponis is a chewing louse of poultry.

Identification

The adult is grey and has a long elongated shape. Characteristically, the hind limbs are twice as long as the first two pairs of legs, and on each leg there are two tarsal claws.