释义 |
rust mite noun[ C ] uk /ˈrʌst ˌmaɪt/ us /ˈrʌst ˌmaɪt/ one of several kinds of mite(= extremely small creatures similar to spiders) that cause red-brown spots on the leaves of plants: Generally, rust mites are of little concern to fruit growers. One of the most notable mites causing losses in cultivated grasslands is the cereal rust mite. Specimens of the cereal rust mite were collected from three grass species. The rust mite and various spider mites have shown resistance to similar pesticides. This damage is caused by citrus rust mites. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Insect names anopheles ant aphid beastie bedbug deathwatch beetle dragonfly dust mite earwig earworm house dust mite housefly insect jigger ladybird silverfish sow bug spider mite stick insect swallowtail |