greenfly

[ green-flahy ]

noun

, plural green·flies.

1. an aphid, Coloradoa rufomaculata, that is an important pest of chrysanthemums.

greenfly

/ ˈɡriːnˌflaɪ /

noun

1. a greenish aphid commonly occurring as a pest on garden and crop plants

Word History and Origins

Origin of greenfly¹

First recorded in 1680–90; green + fly ¹

Example Sentences

The conditions for their growing are a cool temperature, frequent repotting and guarding against the attacks of the greenfly.

From Project Gutenberg

The mischievous little aphides, or greenfly insects, also belong to this order.

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