: any of numerous very small soft-bodied homopterous insects (superfamily Aphidoidea) that suck the juices of plants
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The fragrant foliage complements the perfume of roses and helps ward off aphids.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
But along with evidence suggesting some wasps or aphids defend territory as small as the tip of a birch leaf, the study also shows that territorial conflicts come in all shapes and sizes.
—Becky Ferreira, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Thankfully, the aphids that emerge after being brought into the home on a fresh-cut tree will not cause any harm or damage to your tree, your home or its occupants.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Having a ladybug around means farmers and gardeners won’t see many more pesky aphids on their crops.
—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 7 Oct. 2024
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
But along with evidence suggesting some wasps or aphids defend territory as small as the tip of a birch leaf, the study also shows that territorial conflicts come in all shapes and sizes.
—Becky Ferreira, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Thankfully, the aphids that emerge after being brought into the home on a fresh-cut tree will not cause any harm or damage to your tree, your home or its occupants.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Having a ladybug around means farmers and gardeners won’t see many more pesky aphids on their crops.
—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Aphid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aphid. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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aphid
noun
ˈā-fəd 
also ˈaf-əd
: any of numerous small soft-bodied insects that suck the juices of plants
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