red spider
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Definition
Noun 1. A small, web-spinning mite; a serious orchard pest: This term refers to a tiny arachnid, often red or reddish in color, that spins fine webs and feeds on plant sap. It is considered a major pest, particularly damaging to fruit trees and other plants in orchards and gardens.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The leaves of the apple tree are turning yellow because of an infestation of red spider mites.
- Gardeners often use a magnifying glass to check the undersides of leaves for red spider.
- A severe red spider outbreak can devastate an entire crop.
Advanced Usage
- The term is most commonly used in its full form "red spider mite" or the closely related "two-spotted spider mite" (). In casual or regional garden talk, it may be shortened to just "red spider".
- It is frequently used in agricultural, horticultural, and gardening contexts to describe a specific pest problem.
Variants and Related Words
- Red spider mite (n): The more precise and common full term for this pest.
- Spider mite (n): The general category of mites to which the red spider belongs.
- Tetranychus urticae (n): The scientific (Latin) name for a common species of red spider mite.
Synonyms
- Spider mite
- Two-spotted spider mite
Notes on Meaning
- While "red spider" literally describes the color and arachnid nature of the pest, its core meaning is tied to its role as a destructive plant parasite. The emphasis is on its economic and agricultural impact, not merely its appearance.
Noun
- small web-spinning mite; a serious orchard pest