psyllid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Any of the host-specific plant-feeding insects of the family Psyllidae, which feed on plant juices.

/ˈsɪlɪd/

psyllid psyllids

From translingual Psyllidae, from Ancient Greek ψύλλα (psúlla).

jumping plant louse

potato psyllid

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