👉 The term "aphelenchus" is derived from Latin and refers to a type of insect that reproduces sexually. Aphelinches are parasitoids, which means they feed on other insects rather than their own eggs. They use their specialized mouthparts to capture the eggs and transfer them to a new host insect. This process is known as "aphelinchization," or the transformation of an adult into a larva. The term was first used in the 19th century by