1. A tiny mite of the family Eriophyidae, often parasitic on plants and capable of causing damage to crops and ornamental plants.
Usage: technical; biology

1. Of, relating to, or belonging to the family Eriophyidae of mites.
Usage: technical; biology

Examples

• Eriophyid mites are so small they are barely visible to the naked eye.
• The farmer discovered eriophyid damage on the apple tree leaves.
• Eriophyid species can cause russeting and distortion in fruit crops.
• Researchers studied eriophyid populations to develop pest management strategies.
• Some eriophyid mites produce galls on plant stems and leaves.