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Louse

Chelopistes meleagridis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (14 countries) and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇱 Poland 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Arthropoda (arthropodes)
Class
Insecta (insecte)
Order
Psocodea (Psocodea)
Family
Philopteridae
Genus
Chelopistes
Species
Chelopistes meleagridis (Louse)

Names in Other Languages

German Truthahnlaus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Louse?
The scientific name of Louse is Chelopistes meleagridis. It belongs to the genus Chelopistes.
Where does Louse live?
Louse is found in Found across Europe (14 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland.
What family does Louse belong to?
Louse (Chelopistes meleagridis) belongs to the genus Chelopistes, which is part of the taxonomic family Philopteridae.
What kingdom does Louse belong to?
Louse (Chelopistes meleagridis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

Native Range — 15 Countries

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Genus Chelopistes — 1 Species

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Louse
Chelopistes meleagridis
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