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Psylla

Psylla Meaning & Definition
Psylla Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Psylla?

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

Synonyms | Synonyms for Psylla: jumping plant louse | psyllid

Related Terms | Find terms related to Psylla:

See Also | Chermidae | family Chermidae | family Psyllidae | louse | plant louse | Psyllidae

Psylla In Webster's Dictionary

\Psyl"la\, n.; pl. {Psyll[ae]}. [NL., from Gr. ? a flea.] (Zo["o]l.) Any leaping plant louse of the genus {Psylla}, or family {Psyllid[ae]}.

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