greenflies

[US]/[ɡriːnflaɪz]/
[UK]/[ɡrɪnflaɪz]/

Translation

n.small green aphids that attack plants; (British) A small, green aphid, especially the green peach aphid.

Phrases & Collocations

greenflies swarm

catching greenflies

greenflies feed

many greenflies

greenfly larvae

see greenflies

greenflies breed

chasing greenflies

few greenflies

greenfly season

Example Sentences

the garden was swarming with greenflies this summer.

we sprayed the roses to protect them from greenflies.

the sheep were constantly bothered by greenflies in the pasture.

a thick layer of greenflies covered the windscreen.

the farmer used netting to keep greenflies away from the crops.

we shooed away the greenflies while having a picnic.

the buzzing of greenflies filled the air on a warm day.

greenflies are a common nuisance for livestock.

we noticed a sudden increase in the number of greenflies.

the children complained about the greenflies biting their legs.

a swarm of greenflies descended upon the barbecue.

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