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spider mite

/ˈspaɪdər maɪt/

Tradução: Pequeno ácaro que se alimenta da seiva das plantas, causando danos às folhas e culturas agrícolas, comum em jardins e estufas.

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/ˈspaɪdər maɪt/C1formalscientific
  • ptPequeno ácaro que se alimenta da seiva das plantas, causando danos às folhas e culturas agrícolas, comum em jardins e estufas.

A tiny arachnid pest that feeds on plant sap, often causing damage to leaves and crops. Common in gardens and greenhouses.

  1. Tiny arachnid pestC1formal

    A very small arachnid of the family Tetranychidae that feeds on plant sap, often causing damage to crops and garden plants.

    ptÁcaro-praga minúsculo

    • Spider mites can quickly infest a greenhouse if not controlled.
    • The leaves turned yellow due to a severe spider mite infestation.
    • Gardeners often use neem oil to treat spider mite problems.