1. a small soft-bodied insect that feeds on plant sap and can damage crops and garden plants

Examples

• The roses were covered with green aphids.
• Ladybugs are natural predators of aphids.
• The farmer sprayed the crops to control the aphid infestation.
• Aphids can quickly multiply and damage entire plants.
• She noticed tiny aphids clustering on the new leaves.
• The gardener used soapy water to remove aphids from the tomato plants.