Abstract: Objective To investigate and master the species distribution and host of chigger mites in Shandong province of China.Methods Chigger mites on bodies of rats or other wild animals were collected and identified from Shandong province of China.Results A total of 24 species,9 genera,3 subfamiles have been recorded in Shandong province China.Conclusion The species and faunal distribution in Shandong province of China are revealed which provides the basis for chigger borne diseases prevention.

摘要： 目的调查山东省恙螨的种类分布。方法现场捕获鼠类及其他野生动物,采集体外恙螨,结合历次山东省恙螨调查研究文献收集种类资料。结果已知山东省恙螨3亚科9属24种,占中国已知恙螨(453种)的5.30%。结论基本摸清了山东省主要地区恙螨的种类区系分布,为深入开展恙虫病防治研究提供了依据。

关键词: 恙螨, 种类及区系, 宿主动物, 山东