psyllid

British

/ ˈsɪlɪd, ˈsɪlə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of psyllid

C19: from Greek psulla flea

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psyllid

The disease is carried by the Asian citrus psyllid, a non-native insect so tiny it can be mistaken for pollen.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

The wind carried the psyllid all over the state, dropping it off in hundreds of thousands of acres of groves.

From Slate ● Apr. 20, 2026

The finding offers new clues into how cellular features may have evolved and could contribute to the development of targeted strategies to manage the Asian citrus psyllid, which is a serious concern for global agriculture.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 3, 2025

A study by researchers at the University of Florida and Virginia Tech shows that climate change will allow the psyllid to spread to states north of Florida as their temperatures rise.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 9, 2019

Since then, the Asian citrus psyllid, a tiny flying insect which transmits the disease, has been blown across Florida by various hurricanes, which also brought down orange trees.

From The Guardian ● Oct. 16, 2016

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