Species | Predilection Sites |
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Chewing Lice | |
Damalinia equi (also called Werneckiella equi) | Found most commonly on finer hairs of body Found on lateral aspects of neck, flanks, and base of tail |
Bloodsucking Lice | |
Haematopinus asini | Found most commonly at roots of forelock and mane, around base of tail, and on hairs just above hoof (especially in breeds with feathering) |