psyllid

/ ˈsɪlə; ˈsɪlɪd /

noun

1. any homopterous insect of the family Psyllidae, which comprises the jumping plant lice See plant louse

Word History and Origins

Origin of psyllid¹

C19: from Greek psulla flea

Example Sentences

It employs artificial intelligence to monitor disease in tomatoes and strawberries as well as the Asian citrus psyllid that has brought the state’s iconic citrus industry to its knees.

From Washington Post

“What we do not know yet is how the psyllid will thrive in the Netherlands,” she said.

From The Guardian

Treatments to stop the disease here have centered on removing infected trees, spraying with pesticides and using natural predators to kill the psyllid so they can’t spread the disease.

From Los Angeles Times

“If you leave a positive tree anywhere, it can serve as a reservoir for psyllid to spread the disease,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

HLB is a bacterial disease spread by the tiny Asian citrus psyllid that loves to suck the sap from tender new “flush” growth on citrus and then lay its eggs.

From Los Angeles Times