psyllid

noun

Any of various plant-feeding insects of the superfamily Psylloidea, closely related to and resembling the aphids, some of which are pests of fruit trees, ornamentals, and crops.

noun

A member of the homopterous family Psyllidæ.

Having the characters of or belonging to the family Psyllidæ.

noun

A host-specific plant louse the family Psyllidae, which feeds on plant juices.

noun

small active cicada-like insect with hind legs adapted for leaping; feeds on plant juices