noun
- small red mites that bite humans and cause itching, especially chiggers
Usage: informal; regional
Examples
- After walking through the tall grass, I was covered in redbug bites.
- The children came back from the field scratching at redbug welts on their legs.
- We sprayed insect repellent to avoid redbugs during our hike.
- Redbugs are most active in warm, humid weather.
- The doctor recommended calamine lotion for the redbug bites.