Meaning & use
Aphid
Last updated
A small sap-sucking insect that often infests garden plants and reproduces rapidly.
See it in a sentence
Ladybugs are natural predators that help control aphid populations in the garden.
The roses were covered in tiny green aphids clustered along the stems.
A note on using this word
Aphids reproduce asexually for much of the year, allowing colonies to multiply explosively in warm weather.
Words with a similar meaning
plant lousegreenfly
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “Aphid”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.