psyllid

noun

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

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Marigolds deter carrot rust flies and carrot psyllids. — Heather Bien, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026 Snipes agrees, adding that in his area, yuzu trees infested with Asian citrus psyllid must be cut down to combat it. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026 Bacteria move from tree to tree aboard a flying insect, the Asian citrus psyllid. — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025 Other advances include helping trees produce a protein that can kill tiny, young psyllids. — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 Jan. 2026 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

Phrases Containing psyllid

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Psyllia
psyllid
Psyllidae
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“Psyllid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psyllid. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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