Creature also known as a greenfly (5)

I believe the answer is:

aphid

(Other definitions for aphid that I've seen before include "Plant-louse" , "Horticultural pest" , "plant pest" , "Garden bug" , "Insect feeding on plant juices" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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