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Definition of Harvest mite
1. Noun. Larval mite that sucks the blood of vertebrates including human beings causing intense irritation.
Exact synonyms: Chigger, Jigger, Redbug
Generic synonyms: Trombiculid
Group relationships: Genus Trombicula, Trombicula
Generic synonyms: Trombiculid
Group relationships: Genus Trombicula, Trombicula
Definition of Harvest mite
1. Noun. any of various mites of the genus ''Trombicula''. Inhabiting forests and grasslands, in their larval stage they attach to various animals including humans and feed on skin, often causing itching. ¹
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