psyllid

noun

psyl·​lid ˈsi-ləd How to pronounce psyllid (audio)
: psylla
psyllid adjective

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With research occurring at places such as the University of Florida, Joyner said the goal is to stabilize the industry by putting into groves trees that are resistant to citrus greening, which is spread by the Asian citrus psyllid, a small insect that feeds on trees. Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2025 However, your boxwoods might be less vulnerable to severe damage, not being weakened by the earlier damage from the leaf miners and psyllids. Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024 Meanwhile, researchers at various universities are exploring RNA as a tool to combat Asian citrus psyllids, bark beetles, mosquitoes, and other species. Byerik Stokstad, science.org, 27 June 2024 The diseases are early blight and tomato spotted wilt virus, while the pests are psyllids. Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 13 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for psyllid 

Word History

Etymology

ultimately from New Latin Psylla

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of psyllid was in 1909

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“Psyllid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psyllid. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.

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