Sixspotted spider mite

Pronunciation
/six-SPOT-ted SPY-der MYT/
Category
Pest
Singular
Sixspotted spider mite
Plural
Sixspotted spider mites

Definition

A species of spider mite that feeds on citrus and other crops, causing damage to leaves and fruit.

Etymology

From the Latin 'sex' meaning 'six', referring to the characteristic six spots on the adult female mite.

Example

The sixspotted spider mite is a major pest of citrus crops in Florida.

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