rust mite

rust mite

n. Any of various small mites that feed on leaves and fruits, causing reddish or brownish discoloration and other damage.

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rust mite - any of several varieties of mite that burrow into plants and cause a reddish-brown discoloration on the leaves or fruitmite - any of numerous very small to minute arachnids often infesting animals or plants or stored foods