Meanings
nounapple aphid (plural apple aphids)
plural apple aphids · alternative apple aphis
- A bright green aphid, of species Aphis pomi, that feeds on the leaves of apple trees, causing disfigurement.
Synonyms: green apple aphid
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA bright green aphid, of species Aphis pomi, that feeds on the leaves of apple trees, causing disfigurement.
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nounbright green aphid; feeds on and causes curling of apple leaves
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green apple aphidAphis pomi
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Translations
Finnish omenakirva
- omenakirvaa bright green aphid, Aphis pomi
Portuguese pulgão das macieiras
- pulgão das macieirasa bright green aphid, Aphis pomi
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APA
apple aphid. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/apple%20aphid
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“apple aphid.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/apple%20aphid. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “apple aphid,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/apple%20aphid.
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