aphid
/ˈeɪfɪd/
noun
- A small insect that feeds on the sap of plants, often causing damage to crops and garden plants.
- Farmers use ladybugs to naturally control aphid populations in their fields.
- The roses in my garden are covered in tiny green aphids.
- If you see ants climbing a plant, they might be farming aphids for their sweet honeydew.
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