itch mite

American  

noun

1. a parasitic mite, Sarcoptes scabiei, causing itch or scabies in humans and a form of mange in animals.

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itch mite British  

noun

1. any mite of the family Sarcoptidae, all of which are skin parasites, esp Sarcoptes scabei, which causes scabies

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Etymology

Origin of itch mite

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

Now, she thinks the oak leaf itch mite was the culprit.

From Washington Post

Gene said an insect called the oak itch mite feeds on cicada eggs.

From Washington Post

“The oak itch mite has no control over where it lands and where it goes, so how you protect yourself is a little different.”

From Washington Times

Experts suspect the nearly invisible invader, measuring 0.00787 of an inch, is the oak leaf itch mite.

From Los Angeles Times

There is also a dog version of this itch mite that can infect people.

From Washington Post