greenfly
/green-flahy/US // ˈgrinˌflaɪ //UK // (ˈɡriːnˌflaɪ) //
绿蝇,绿蜓,青蝇,绿色的蝴蝶
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
plural green·flies.
- : an aphid, Coloradoa rufomaculata, that is an important pest of chrysanthemums.
Examples
The conditions for their growing are a cool temperature, frequent repotting and guarding against the attacks of the greenfly.
The mischievous little aphides, or greenfly insects, also belong to this order.
Level 5Browse all words →