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Philopteridae

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Brueelia brunneinucha (click on image to enlarge it)
Author(s): Charley Eiseman
Source: BugGuide

Philopteridae

This is a large family of chewing lice, with many genera and species. The majority of members are ectoparasites of birds. For example, Lipeurus caponis, is a widespread louse that infests chicken, feeding on the feathers.


The following species are currently entered under Philopteridae: