itch mite

noun

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

itch mite

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of itch mite¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

The itch-mite (Acarus scabiei) and the louse (Pediculus capitis, corporis, vel pubis) are the more common members of the group.

From Project Gutenberg

As we are speaking of scratching we will mention the itch mite, which we propose to give particular—sulphur—in this chapter.

From Project Gutenberg