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Green Peach Aphid

Description:

The Green Peach Aphid is a small, green insect belonging to the aphid family. It is known for its ability to infest and damage a wide range of plants, especially those belonging to the peach and other stone fruit trees.

Senses:

Sense 1: Noun - Entomology

In the field of entomology, the Green Peach Aphid refers to the specific species of aphid scientifically known as Myzus persicae. It primarily feeds on plants, sucking sap from their leaves, stems, and fruit.

Example sentence: The farmers observed a heavy infestation of Green Peach Aphids on their peach trees, causing severe damage to the crops.

Sense 2: Noun - Popular Usage

In popular usage, the term "green peach aphid" may refer more broadly to any green aphid species or aphids in general that infest peach or other fruit trees.

Example sentence: The gardener applied organic insecticide to get rid of the green peach aphids that were destroying her apple orchard.

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