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Aphis Lion :: Aphis lion () The larva of the lacewinged flies (Chrysopa), which feeds voraciously upon aphids. The name is also applied to the larvae of the ladybugs (Coccinella)..

Lacewing :: Lacewing (n.) Any one of several species of neuropterous insects of the genus Chrysopa and allied genera. They have delicate, lacelike wings and brilliant eyes. Their larvae are useful in destroying aphids. Called also lace-winged fly, and goldeneyed fly..

Raphides :: Raphides (n. pl.) See Rhaphides.

Louse :: Louse (n.) Any one of the numerous species of aphids, or plant lice. See Aphid..

Biforine :: Biforine (n.) An oval sac or cell, found in the leaves of certain plants of the order Araceae. It has an opening at each end through which raphides, generated inside, are discharged..

Rhaphides :: Rhaphides (n. pl.) Minute transparent, often needle-shaped, crystals found in the tissues of plants..

Aphides :: Aphides (pl. ) of Aphi.

Honeydew :: Honeydew (n.) A sweet, saccharine substance, found on the leaves of trees and other plants in small drops, like dew. Two substances have been called by this name; one exuded from the plants, and the other secreted by certain insects, esp. aphids..

Barbet :: Barbet (n.) A larva that feeds on aphides.

Ant-cattle :: Ant-cattle (n.) Various kinds of plant lice or aphids tended by ants for the sake of the honeydew which they secrete. See Aphips.

Dimera :: Dimera (n. pl.) A division of the Hemiptera, including the aphids..

Coccinella :: Coccinella (n.) A genus of small beetles of many species. They and their larvae feed on aphids or plant lice, and hence are of great benefit to man. Also called ladybirds and ladybugs..

Aphidivorous :: Aphidivorous () Devouring aphides; aphidophagous.

Phylloxera :: Phylloxera (n.) A small hemipterous insect (Phylloxera vastatrix) allied to the aphids. It attacks the roots and leaves of the grapevine, doing great damage, especially in Europe..

Siphonet :: Siphonet (n.) One of the two dorsal tubular organs on the hinder part of the abdomen of aphids. They give exit to the honeydew. See Illust. under Aphis.

Gall :: Gall (n.) An excrescence of any form produced on any part of a plant by insects or their larvae. They are most commonly caused by small Hymenoptera and Diptera which puncture the bark and lay their eggs in the wounds. The larvae live within the galls. Some galls are due to aphids, mites, etc. See Gallnut..

Aphidian :: Aphidian (a.) Of or pertaining to the family Aphidae.

Aphidophagous :: Aphidophagous (a.) Feeding upon aphides, or plant lice, as do beetles of the family Coccinellidae..

Aphides :: Aphides (n. pl.) See Aphis.

Aphid :: Aphid (n.) One of the genus Aphis; an aphidian.

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