Cabbage aphid
- Pronunciation
- /CAB-bage AF-id/
- Category
- Entomology
- Singular
- Cabbage aphid
- Plural
- Cabbage aphids
Definition
A species of aphid (Brevicoryne brassicae) that feeds on plants in the Brassicaceae family, including cabbage, broccoli, and other cruciferous vegetables.
Etymology
From the common names 'cabbage' and 'aphid', referring to its host plant and its taxonomic classification.
Example
Cabbage aphids can cause significant damage to crops by sucking sap from leaves and stems.
Related Terms
Usage Notes
Cabbage aphids are often referred to as plant lice due to their small size and rapid reproduction rate.