green peach aphid
US /ˌɡriːn piːtʃ ˈæfɪd/
UK /ˌɡriːn piːtʃ ˈæfɪd/
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pulgón verde del melocotonero
a small, soft-bodied insect (Myzus persicae) that is a major pest of peach trees and many other crops, known for its green color and ability to transmit plant viruses
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The farmer sprayed insecticide to control the green peach aphid infestation on his fruit trees.
El agricultor roció insecticida para controlar la infestación del pulgón verde del melocotonero en sus árboles frutales.
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The green peach aphid is a common vector for many plant viruses, causing significant crop losses.
El pulgón verde del melocotonero es un vector común para muchos virus de plantas, causando pérdidas significativas en los cultivos.