Damalinia equi
Lille hestelus/hestens pelslus (Chewing louse of horses)
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| Order: Phthiraptera: Lice | Suborder: Mallophaga: Chewing lice |
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| Specific morphology: Adult specimen (length: 1.5-2 mm) and egg. Abdominal segments light brownish. Larvae and nymphs smaller.
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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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Photo: Christina Thoisen
© Department of Veterinary Disease Biology 2011
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences - University of Copenhagen
Denmark |
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