rust mite

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Noun rust mite has 1 sense

rust mite - any of several varieties of mite that burrow into plants and cause a reddish-brown discoloration on the leaves or fruit
--₁ is a kind of mite

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Rust mite

noun

A small, microscopic arthropod (family Eriophyidae) that feeds on plant tissues and causes damage by creating rust-like spots on leaves, fruits, and stems.

Rust mites infest citrus trees, causing discoloration and deformities on the leaves and fruits.

Any of various mites that consume and metabolize iron, resulting in the formation of rust on metal surfaces.

The rust mite infestation on the steel bridge caused extensive corrosion and weakened the structure.