jumping plant louse

noun

1. any of numerous lice, of the family Psyllidae, that feed on plant juices and are sometimes pests of fruits and vegetables.

Word History and Origins

Origin of jumping plant louse¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

The name is likely to be seen as an improvement on the psyllids’ more common name of jumping plant lice.

From The Guardian

Greening first enters the tree via the jumping plant lice known as Asian citrus psyllid.

From Washington Times

Researchers found that wasps and psyllids - which are jumping plant lice - are both attracted to the odor.

From Washington Times

They do not hop like the jumping plant lice when they are disturbed.

From Project Gutenberg

The jumping plant lice are nearly related to the tree hoppers, but they do not look at all like them.

From Project Gutenberg