Definition
greenbug
noun
- A small green aphid that feeds on grains and grasses, causing significant damage to crops.
Usage: agriculture; entomology
Examples
- Farmers in the Midwest reported a greenbug infestation that threatened their wheat crop.
- The greenbug is a major pest of small grains and pasture grasses.
- Pesticides are often used to control greenbug populations during peak feeding season.
- Greenbugs can reproduce rapidly in warm weather, leading to crop damage.
- Agricultural extension services monitor greenbug activity to help farmers protect their fields.