rust mite

US /ˈrʌst maɪt/
UK /ˈrʌst maɪt/
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tungau karat

a tiny mite (family Eriophyidae) that causes damage to plants by feeding on their surface cells, leading to a rusty or bronzed appearance on leaves and fruit

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The citrus trees were heavily infested with rust mites, causing the fruit to turn brown.
Pohon jeruk sangat terinfeksi tungau karat, menyebabkan buahnya menjadi cokelat.
Farmers often use specific pesticides to control rust mite populations.
Petani sering menggunakan pestisida khusus untuk mengendalikan populasi tungau karat.