: any of numerous very small soft-bodied homopterous insects (superfamily Aphidoidea) that suck the juices of plants
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Understanding the Aphid Lifecycle Outside, aphid eggs survive the winter by attaching to woody growth.
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Jon Vanzile, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
Similar to releasing ladybugs to control aphids or spider mites.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
The folie-à-deux plot lurches into motion, the aphid spawns thousands more, burrowing under the characters’ skin.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 18 Jan. 2026
Common Problems Makrut lime trees are a vibrant addition to any garden, but like any tree, they can be affected by pests such as aphids, scale insects, leaf miners, and spider mites.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026
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Jon Vanzile, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
Similar to releasing ladybugs to control aphids or spider mites.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
The folie-à-deux plot lurches into motion, the aphid spawns thousands more, burrowing under the characters’ skin.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 18 Jan. 2026
Common Problems Makrut lime trees are a vibrant addition to any garden, but like any tree, they can be affected by pests such as aphids, scale insects, leaf miners, and spider mites.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026
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“Aphid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aphid. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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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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