Greenfly: meaning, definitions and examples
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greenfly
[ ˈɡriːnflaɪ ]
insect type
Greenfly, also known as green aphids, refers to small, sap-sucking insects belonging to the Aphidoidea superfamily. They are commonly found on plants and are known to infest crops and ornamental plants, leading to significant agricultural damage. The term primarily describes various species of aphids that are green in color and can reproduce rapidly under favorable environmental conditions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The garden was overrun by greenflies this summer.
- Farmers use insecticides to control greenfly infestations.
- Greenflies can transmit plant viruses.
- She noticed greenflies on her rose bushes.
- Preventing greenflies involves regular pest management.
Translations
Translations of the word "greenfly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mosca-verde
🇮🇳 हरी मक्खी
🇩🇪 Grünfliegen
🇮🇩 lalat hijau
🇺🇦 зелені мухи
🇵🇱 zielona mucha
🇯🇵 グリーンフライ
🇫🇷 mouche verte
🇪🇸 mosca verde
🇹🇷 yeşil sinek
🇰🇷 그린플라이
🇸🇦 ذباب أخضر
🇨🇿 zelená muška
🇸🇰 zelená muška
🇨🇳 绿蝇
🇸🇮 zelena muha
🇮🇸 grænn flug
🇰🇿 жасыл шыбын
🇬🇪 მწვანე ფუტკარი
🇦🇿 yaşıl milçək
🇲🇽 mosca verde
Etymology
The term 'greenfly' dates back to the early 20th century and is a compound word formed from 'green', describing the insect's predominant color, and 'fly', a term often used for small insects. 'Fly' in this context is derived from the Old English 'flēoge', which refers to flying insects in general. Greenflies belong to various species, primarily within the Aphididae family, which has a long history in both ecological and agricultural contexts. The use of the word has evolved as more species of these small pests were identified, leading to a better understanding of their impact on crops and natural ecosystems. Over time, 'greenfly' has been utilized in scientific literature as well as in everyday conversation, highlighting the significance of these insects in agriculture and horticulture.