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citrus red mite

–noun
a large mite, Panonychus citri, that is an important pest of citrus.
Also called citrus red spider, purple mite.


Origin:
1930–35
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citrus red mite  
n.  A large mite (Panonychus citri) that infests citrus plants and shrubs. Also called citrus red spider.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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