Tentative teeny-tiny arachnid?

noun

1. Any of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors

noun

1. A small coin or sum of money
2. A very little bit
3. A very small object or creature

noun

1. A relatively large mite (Panonychus citri) that is a destructive pest on the foliage of citrus

noun

1. Any of various mites (especially family Pyroglyphidae) commonly found in house dust compare house dust mite

noun

1. A small bright red or brownish-red oval Old World mite (Panonychus ulmi) that is a destructive orchard pest

noun

1. Any of several minute mites (genus Demodex) parasitic in hair follicles

noun

1. Any of various minute 4-legged mites (family Eriophyidae) that form galls on plants

noun

1. Chigger

noun

1. Either of two widely distributed dust mites (Dermatophagoides farinae and D. pteronyssinus) that commonly occur in house dust and often induce allergic responses (such as runny nose or sneezing) and asthma

   "… house dust mites—which eat human skin scales—could grow to very large numbers, not only in mattresses and pillows, but also in carpets, upholstered furniture, and even in clothing and window curtains, particularly in warm, humid houses."

noun

1. European red mite
2. Citrus red mite