clover aphid

noun

: a common aphid (Nearctaphis bakeri) chiefly of western and northwestern U.S. that in early spring feeds on apple and later on clover to which it is often very destructive

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“Clover aphid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clover%20aphid. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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