Bed bug? (5)

I believe the answer is:

aphid

(Other definitions for aphid that I've seen before include "Plant-louse" , "Small plant-sucking insect" , "little sucker" , "insect pest" , "Insect feeding on plant juices" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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