Thelazia callipaeda

THELAZIA CALLIPAEDA

Common name Eye worm of dog
Size Male : 0.45-1.3 cm; Female : 0.6-2 cm
Host
Dogs
Location
Nictitating membrane
  • Fine, stout, whitish worms.
  • Inconspicuous lips.
  • Buccal capsule is short.
  • Cuticle has fine transverse striations.

Last modified: Tuesday, 19 June 2012, 10:16 AM