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Rust mite

Noun

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1.NounAny 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) A citrus rust mite (Phyllocoptruta oleivora). A mite of species Aceria anthocoptes, found on Cirsium arvense, (Canada thistle).
2.NounA mite which, by puncturing the rind, causes the rust-coloured patches on citrus fruit. A pink citrus rust mite (Aculops pelekassi) A citrus rust mite (Phyllocoptruta oleivora).
3.NounA pink citrus rust mite (Aculops pelekassi)
4.NounA citrus rust mite (Phyllocoptruta oleivora).
5.NounA mite of species Aceria anthocoptes, found on Cirsium arvense, (Canada thistle).
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