mò đỏ

Một con mò đỏ đậu trên cánh hoa trắng.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Chigger (larva): A very small, red larval mite (specifically of the family Trombiculidae) that can attach to the skin of humans and animals, often causing intense itching and dermatitis.
   • Red mite: Refers to the characteristic red color of this mite, especially in its larval stage.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Sau khi đi trong cỏ, tôi bị mò đỏ cắn. (After walking in the grass, I got bitten by chiggers.)
  • Mò đỏ thường sống ở những nơi có cây cỏ rậm rạp. (Chiggers often live in areas with dense vegetation.)

Advanced Usage

• In medical and entomological contexts, "mò đỏ" specifically refers to the parasitic larval stage of trombiculid mites, which are vectors for scrub typhus in some regions.

Variants and Related Words

• Mò (n): A general term for mites or chiggers.
• Ấu trùng mò đỏ (n): Red chigger larva (more technical term).

Synonyms

• Chigger: The common English name for the larval form.
• Harvest mite: Another common name.
• Trombiculid mite: The scientific family name.

Notes

• The bite of a "mò đỏ" (chigger) often results in small, red, itchy welts on the skin. The mite itself is typically not seen, as it detaches after feeding.