red mite

noun

Definition of red mite

: any of several mites having a red color: such as

a : european red mite

b : citrus red mite

Recent Examples on the Web

These are red mites, not a bug, but an arachnid, which makes them related to spiders. — Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp, Indianapolis Star, "The Hoosier Gardener: Tiny mites leave red stains," 15 June 2018

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