concrete mite

noun

A red mite of the genus Balaustium.

Meanings

nounconcrete mite (plural concrete mites)

plural concrete mites

  1. A red mite of the genus Balaustium.

Origin

They are commonly seen on sun-heated surfaces such as concrete.

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