honeydew
noun
hon·ey·dew
ˈhə-nē-ˌdü 
-ˌdyü
1
: a saccharine deposit secreted on the leaves of plants usually by aphids or scale insects or sometimes by a fungus
2
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Ideally, look at every single leaf for signs of insects including the pests themselves, a sticky substance known as honeydew that’s producing by piercing insects, or stippled or discolored leaves, which could indicate the presence of pests such as spider mites, says Hancock.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
The yellow crazy ant workers largely depend on honeydew for their carbohydrate intake.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Whiteflies also secrete honeydew, which can lead to the growth of sooty mold, which reduces photosynthesis and overall plant health, says Khan.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
The Bal Harbour Japanese restaurant offers refreshing non-alcoholic drinks, like the Melon Breeze, with honeydew, lemongrass and shiso and Matcha Fizz, made with mint, lemon and matcha green tea soda.
—Sommer Brugal, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
The yellow crazy ant workers largely depend on honeydew for their carbohydrate intake.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Whiteflies also secrete honeydew, which can lead to the growth of sooty mold, which reduces photosynthesis and overall plant health, says Khan.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
The Bal Harbour Japanese restaurant offers refreshing non-alcoholic drinks, like the Melon Breeze, with honeydew, lemongrass and shiso and Matcha Fizz, made with mint, lemon and matcha green tea soda.
—Sommer Brugal, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Honeydew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honeydew. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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honeydew
noun
hon·ey·dew
ˈhən-ē-ˌd(y)ü
1
: a sugary substance deposited on the leaves of plants usually by aphids or scale insects or sometimes by a fungus
2
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