noun
- plural of aphidian; members of the family Aphididae, small soft-bodied insects that feed on plant sap
Usage: technical/scientific; also called plant lice or greenflies
Examples
- Aphidians are among the most destructive pests in agriculture.
- The gardener noticed aphidians clustering on the underside of the rose leaves.
- Many aphidians reproduce asexually during the growing season.
- Ladybugs are natural predators of aphidians.
- Farmers use insecticidal sprays to control aphidian populations on crops.