What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pest visibly envious and cunning (8)" mean?

The definition is "Pest". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GREEN (synonym="GREEN") + FLY (synonym="FLY") = GREENFLY; definition: "Pest" The answer is GREENFLY.

Pest visibly envious and cunning (8)

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