psyllid

noun

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

Examples of psyllid in a Sentence

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When the leaf miners and psyllids hatch from their eggs and start feeding, they will be eliminated. Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Control citrus psyllids at each flush of growth; use sprays or soil treatments as instructed. 60. Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025 Control Asian psyllids; apply an insecticide labeled for citrus at each flush of growth. 68. Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025 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 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 20 Jul. 2025.

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