harvest mite

• Acarien parasite minuscule (Trombicula autumnalis) dont les larves se nourrissent de la peau des humains et des animaux, provoquant de fortes démangeaisons et irritations, généralement présent dans les zones herbeuses ou boisées.

A tiny, parasitic mite (Trombicula autumnalis) whose larvae feed on the skin of humans and animals, causing intense itching and irritation, commonly found in grassy or wooded areas.

1. Trombiculid larvaC1formal

   A tiny, parasitic mite larva (family Trombiculidae) that feeds on the skin cells of animals and humans, causing intense itching and red welts.

   Aoûtat (larve de Trombiculidé)

   • After walking through the tall grass, he noticed red bites on his ankles from harvest mites.
   • Harvest mites are most active in late summer and autumn.
   • The doctor identified the rash as chigger bites caused by harvest mites.