two-spot·ted spider mite
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Definition of two-spotted spider mite
: a widely distributed spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) that feeds on soft plant parts and is a pest in greenhouses and gardens
— called also two-spotted mite
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“Two-spotted spider mite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/two-spotted%20spider%20mite. Accessed 29 Jun. 2022.
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