Acomatacarus is a genus of mites in the family Trombiculidae. The larvae are parasitic. Species are called also chiggers, scrub itch-mite. The genus includes Acomatacarus arizonensis (lizards),Acomatacarus arizonensis (Acari: Leeuwenhoekiidae): New Records from Three Species of Lizards in the Mexican Chihuahuan Desert Cristina García-De la Peña, Ricardo Paredes-León, Barry O'Connor, Héctor Gadsden-Esparza, Cameron W. Barrows The Southwestern Naturalist 2010 55 (2), 278-279 Acomatacarus australiensis (humans, dogs), Acomatacarus galli (chickens, mice, rats, rabbits).
Characteristics Acomatacarus possess specialized Setae on their legs that are adapted for their parasitic lifestyle. These adaptations include particular features and arrangements in their Gnathosoma, which facilitate attachment and feeding on their hosts.
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