noun
- plural of greenfly; small green insects that feed on plant sap, especially aphids
Usage: British English
Examples
- The roses were covered with greenflies.
- She sprayed the plants to get rid of the greenflies.
- Greenflies can damage young shoots and leaves.
- The gardener noticed greenflies clustering on the stems.
- Ladybugs help control greenflies naturally.
- These greenflies are weakening the tomato plants.