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

Citrus greening disease is caused by a bacterial infection that is delivered by the gnawing of the Asian citrus psyllid.

From Slate ● Apr. 20, 2026

Profftella is also known for producing toxic compounds that help the psyllid defend itself from predators.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 3, 2025

He placed 70 of the 235 acres in a grove he owns under a milky white screen to protect it from the citrus psyllid.

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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