Description of two new species (Hypopi) of genus acotyledon oudemans (Acarina: Acaridae) from Pakistan

Mites are very important stored grains pests,which cause both qualitative and quantitative losses. they also cause different types of allergenic reactions among the grain handlers and farmers. acarid mites are found commonly in different areas of punjab,pakistan. genus acotyledon is most common in these areas of pakistan. a comprehensive survey of different stored grains and stored products from gujranwala district resulted in discovery of two new species (hypopi) viz.,acotyledon kamokiensis and a. wazirabadensis. the types were deposited in the acarology research laboratory,university of agriculture,faisalabad. copyright 2012 zoological society of pakistan.