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Aphis

Aphis

9.1
A small insect that sucks plant sap and often damages fruit trees and vegetables
  • noun
  • /ˈeɪfɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Aphis genus includes several species known to damage apple and pear orchards.

Examples

  • Gardeners often use insecticidal soap to control Aphis infestations on their vegetables.

  • Scientists studied the lifecycle of an Aphis species to find better pest management strategies.

  • The Aphis population increased rapidly this spring.

  • Farmers are concerned about Aphises attacking their crops.

  • Gardeners often use insecticidal soap to control Aphis infestations on their vegetables.

  • The Aphis genus includes several species known to damage apple and pear orchards.

  • Scientists studied the lifecycle of an Aphis species to find better pest management strategies.

Synonyms

genus Aphis
vsAphis
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small aphids that suck plant sap and damage fruit trees and vegetables

focuses on being small sap sucking insects that often damage fruit trees and vegetables

Compounds

aphis lion
  • Specialized
9.9

A young lacewing insect that eats aphids and other small insects

genus Aphis
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small aphids that suck plant sap and damage fruit trees and vegetables

Surface Forms

Aphis singular
Aphises plural

Etymology

The word Aphis comes from an old Greek word meaning 'plant louse' and is the same root as the common English word aphid. So Aphis is the scientific name for tiny insects that 'suck' sap from plants and can damage gardens and fruit trees.