Abstract
Two new chigger mites, Lacertacarus graecus sp. nov. and Lacertacarus turcicus sp. nov. (Acari: Prostigmata, Trombiculidae) are described from Greece and Turkey. The mites described come from pastures and meadows in mountain areas of Central Greece (Pindos Mts.), Peloponez Peninsula (Taigetos Mts.) and Southeast Turkey, respectively. A key to species of Lacertacarus is provided.References
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