What is another word for Family Aphididae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli ˈe͡ɪfɪdˌɪdiː] (IPA) 
The Family Aphididae is a large group of insects that includes more than 4,000 species worldwide. This family is commonly known as aphids and is considered pests in agriculture because they feed on plants by sucking their sap. However, aphids are also important because they serve as a food source for many predators like ladybugs, lacewings, and parasitic wasps. Synonyms for the Family Aphididae include plant lice, greenflies, blackflies, and whiteflies. These insects are often found in colonies on the undersides of leaves and can cause plant stunting or death if populations are high. Controlling aphids can be achieved through cultural practices, biological control, and chemical treatments.
