Crossword puzzle clue "insects that secrete honeydew"

APHID, a plant-louse, a small homopterous insect that sucks plant juices, also APHIS

to put in the ground and cover with earth

to store in a hiding place

CIVET, any of several carnivorous mammals of the Asian and African family Viverridae, which also includes the genets and mongooses

to lay open to view

to ooze forth