タカラダニ

Meanings

1

erythaeid mite

usually written using kana alone

A type of small red mite of the superfamily Erythraeoidea, often seen on the ground or on plants. Not harmful to humans.

春はるになると、庭にわでタカラダニをよく見みかける。
In spring, I often see erythaeid mites in the garden.
タカラダニは赤あかくて小ちいさいので、ダニと間ま違ちがえられることがある。
Because erythaeid mites are red and tiny, they are sometimes mistaken for ticks.