Greenfly, blackfly, etc (6)

I believe the answer is:

aphids

(Other definitions for aphids that I've seen before include "Garden pests" , "Plant lice like greenfly" , "Plant pests" , "Plant-lice like greenflies" , "Sap-sucking pests" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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