redbug
Tiny biting pest
Redbug is a common name for the chigger—a tiny mite larva that burrows into skin and causes intense itching.
The term is used mainly in the southern United States: I got into some redbugs walking through that tall grass.
The name comes from the reddish color of both the mite and the welts it leaves behind.
Biting mite larva
- miteMinuscule arachnid parasite
- larvaImmature feeding stage
- arthropodJointed-limb invertebrate phylum
- arachnidEight-legged wingless arthropod
parasite · nymph · molting · hexapod · invertebrate · exoskeleton · entomology · detritivore
Urge to scratch
- weltRaised skin injury
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- rashHeedless or skin irritation
- scratchSuperficial wound or mark
inflammation · pruritus · papule · lesion · erythema · dermatitis · histamine · allergy
Narrow-leaved ground cover
- brushBristled cleaning tool
- weedsUnwanted wild plants
- undergrowthLow forest vegetation
- thicketDense shrub cluster
meadow · woodland · forest · outdoors · vegetation · humid · shaded · overgrown
Pest takeover situation
- nuisanceCause of aggravation
- verminHarmful small animals
- exterminatorOne who eradicates vermin
- fumigationDisinfection via airborne chemicals
eradication · pesticide · repellent · DEET · permethrin · spray · sulfur · prevention
chigger
Biting mite larva
arachnid · parasite · nymph · molting · hexapod · invertebrate · exoskeleton · entomology · detritivore · host
itch
Urge to scratch
scratch · inflammation · pruritus · papule · lesion · erythema · dermatitis · histamine · allergy · antihistamine
grass
Narrow-leaved ground cover
- brushBristled cleaning tool
- weedsUnwanted wild plants
- undergrowthLow forest vegetation
thicket · meadow · woodland · forest · outdoors · vegetation · humid · shaded · overgrown · camping
infestation
Pest takeover situation
- nuisanceCause of aggravation
- verminHarmful small animals
- exterminatorOne who eradicates vermin
fumigation · eradication · pesticide · repellent · DEET · permethrin · spray · sulfur · prevention · barrier
redbugbeneficial insect
Arthropod aiding agriculture
pollinator · honeybee · ladybug · earthworm · butterfly