Damalinia bovis
Kvægets pelslus (Chewing louse of cattle)
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| Order: Phthiraptera: Lice | Suborder: Mallophaga: Chewing lice. |
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| Specific morphology: Adult specimen (length: 1-1.5 mm) and eggs. Abdominal segments whitish.
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| Notice: Oblong, segmented antennae and triangular mandibles (chewing mouth parts) are visible. | |
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General morphology of chewing lice: Wingless, dorso-ventrally flattened insects.
Head: Wider than thorax, rounded front, chewing mouthparts, oblong lateral antennae.
Abdominal segments: Whitish or light brownish, wider than thorax.
Eggs: Attached to the hairs on the host (applying to all types of lice). | |
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