Jumping plant lice

Pronunciation
/JUMP-ing PLANT-lice/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Jumping plant louse
Plural
Jumping plant lice

Definition

A common name for members of the superfamily Psylloidea, small insects that feed on various plants, typically woody dicotyledonous ones.

Etymology

From the Latin 'saltare', meaning 'to leap' and 'louse', referring to their ability to jump.

Example

Jumping plant lice are often found on a variety of plants, including citrus trees, roses, and potatoes.

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