Aphid

Pronunciation

• IPA: ˈæfɪd

Origin

Modern Latin aphides, coined by Swedish botanist Carolus Linnaeus in 1758. His inspiration for the name remains unclear. OED suggests a connection to Ancient Greek αφειδής (apheidēs, "unsparing, lavishly borrowed") in reference to the insects' voracity or rapid rate of production.

Full definition of aphid

Noun

1. Sapsucking pest insect of the superfamily Aphidoidea; an aphidian.