DOLPHIN-FLY
\dˈɒlfɪnflˈa͡ɪ], \dˈɒlfɪnflˈaɪ], \d_ˈɒ_l_f_ɪ_n_f_l_ˈaɪ]\
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An insect of the aphis tribe (Aphis fabce), which destroys the leaves of bean-crops, thus rendering the plants incapable of bringing the ordinary amount of seeds to perfection. Called also, from its black color, the COLLIER APHIS.
By Daniel Lyons
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