rust mite

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rust mite

Any of various mites that cause a plant disease characterized by reddish or brownish spots on leaves and fruits.

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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 fruit

mite - any of numerous very small to minute arachnids often infesting animals or plants or stored foods

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