annot

/ˈænət/

Definitions

1. noun

A small insect, typically with a long snout, that lives on plants and feeds on insects, aphids, or other small invertebrates.

“The gardeners used annots to control the aphid infestation in their crops.”

Synonyms

  • aphid-eating insect
  • plant bug

Antonyms

  • insect that harms plants
  • pest