| abstract | In this paper we describe two new quill mite species, Krantziaulonastus yoyomi sp. nov. and Picobia dinemellia sp. nov. (Acari, Cheyletoidea, Syringophilidae), parasitizing the White-headed Buffalo Weaver Dinemellia dinemelli (Rüppell) (Passeriformes, Ploceidae). This host species represents a new avian family (Ploceidae) for the genera Picobia Haller and Krantziaulonastus Skoracki. |