Aphidina
- Pronunciation
- /AFF-i-den-ah/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Aphid
- Plural
- Aphids
Definition
A subfamily of true bugs (Hemiptera) belonging to the superfamily Aphidoidea, commonly known as aphids.
Etymology
From Greek 'aphides', meaning 'small aphids'.
Example
Aphidina are a major agricultural pest worldwide.