also: けダニ
noun
hairy mite; red velvet mite
Refers to mites of the family Trombidiidae, especially the red velvet mite. Often encountered in gardens or forests.
庭でケダニを見つけた。
I found a red velvet mite in the garden.
ケダニは鮮やかな赤い色をしている。
The red velvet mite has a bright red color.
General term for mites and ticks; ケダニ specifically refers to hairy mites, especially the red velvet mite.
Compound of 毛 (ke, 'hair') and ダニ (dani, 'mite'). The exact derivation is straightforward; the word describes a hairy mite.