psyllid

/ˈsɪlɪd/; /ˈsɪlaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A small insect of the order Hemiptera, especially a plant-feeding sap-sucking insect with a distinctive snout.

“The psyllid’s feeding behavior causes damage to the plant’s leaves.”

Synonyms

  • fairyfly
  • suckfly

Antonyms

  • bee
  • butterfly