Aphis

n.

1.

(Zool.) A genus of insects belonging to the order Hemiptera and family Aphidæ, including numerous species known as plant lice and green flies.

Noun

1.

Aphis - type genus of the Aphididae: injurious to fruit trees and vegetables Synonyms: genus Aphis

Aphididae, Aphis fabae, Aphis pomi, apple aphid, arthropod genus, bean aphid, blackfly, family Aphididae, genus Aphis, green apple aphid