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

The Flea-lice (Psyllid) frequently produce galls, and these should always be collected with the insect architects.

From Project Gutenberg

In fact, this fluid would seem to be produced by most of the Rhynchota, for the Psyllid and Aleurodid also excrete it.

From Project Gutenberg