Meaning of the word aphid in English

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aphid

US /ˈeɪ.fɪd/
UK /ˈeɪ.fɪd/
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Noun

1.

a small insect that feeds by sucking sap from plants. Aphids can be a serious pest of crops and garden plants.

Example:
The roses were covered in aphids.
Ladybugs are natural predators of aphids.
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