noun
- small soft-bodied insects that feed on plant sap and are often considered garden pests
Usage: plural of aphid
Examples
- The gardener noticed aphids covering the rose bushes.
- Ladybugs are natural predators that help control aphids.
- Green aphids were sucking the sap from the tomato plants.
- She sprayed soapy water on the leaves to remove the aphids.
- The aphids had caused the plant’s leaves to curl and yellow.
- Ants often protect aphids because they produce a sweet substance called honeydew.