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rust mite en · NOUN

Meanings

1. Any of various small mites of family Eriophyidae that burrow in the surface of leaves or fruits usually producing brown or reddish patches, including: ▸ A mite which, by puncturing the rind, causes the rust-coloured patches on citrus fruit. ▸ A pink citrus rust mite (Aculops pelekassi)
2. Any of various small mites of family Eriophyidae that burrow in the surface of leaves or fruits usually producing brown or reddish patches, including: ▸ A mite which, by puncturing the rind, causes the rust-coloured patches on citrus fruit. ▸ A citrus rust mite (Phyllocoptruta oleivora).
3. Any of various small mites of family Eriophyidae that burrow in the surface of leaves or fruits usually producing brown or reddish patches, including: ▸ A mite of species Aceria anthocoptes, found on Cirsium arvense, (Canada thistle).

Forms

Relateds

russeting · bronzing

Synonyms

Canada thistle mite (Aceria anthocoptes) · russet mite (Aceria anthocoptes) · thistle mite (Aceria anthocoptes)