mold mite; acarid mite
Refers to any mite of the family Acaridae, commonly found in stored food products, house dust, and moldy environments.
Mold mites tend to appear in flour and dry food products.
Mold mites can sometimes cause allergies.
Standard kanji-kana spelling for this mite.
Full kanji spelling using the rare character 蜱; less common than 粉だに.
Katakana spelling often used in scientific or technical contexts.
Compound of 粉 (こな, 'powder, flour') and だに ('mite'), referring to mites that infest powdery substances like flour.