greenfly
/ˈɡrinˌflaɪ/
noun
- A small, green insect that feeds on plants, often damaging gardens and crops; also called an aphid.
- Ladybugs are natural predators of greenfly and help keep them under control.
- The roses in my garden are covered in greenfly, so I need to spray them.
- Greenfly can multiply quickly and ruin a whole crop of vegetables.
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