spider mite
noun
: any of various small web-spinning mites (family Tetranychidae) that include destructive pests of plants
called also red spider
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Especially those that thrive in hot, dry weather, like spider mites.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 June 2025
Groups of spider mites weave themselves up with silk into a ball that can be carried to distant frontiers on the wind.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 5 June 2025
Previously, researchers had only observed slime molds, fire ants and spider mites naturally assemble into such structures.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2025
In This Article How To Identify Spider Mites Understanding Spider Mites
How To Get Rid Of Spider Mites
If your once-vigorous plant is starting to look sickly, spider mites may be the culprits.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 June 2025
Groups of spider mites weave themselves up with silk into a ball that can be carried to distant frontiers on the wind.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 5 June 2025
Previously, researchers had only observed slime molds, fire ants and spider mites naturally assemble into such structures.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2025
In This Article How To Identify Spider Mites Understanding Spider Mites
How To Get Rid Of Spider Mites
If your once-vigorous plant is starting to look sickly, spider mites may be the culprits.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spider mite
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“Spider mite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spider%20mite. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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