Psylloidea

Pronunciation
/sai-LOY-dee-uh/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Psylloid
Plural
Psylloidea

Definition

A superfamily of Sternorrhyncha, commonly known as jumping plant lice.

Full guide

Read the full Psylloidea guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.

Etymology

From Greek 'psyllos', meaning 'flea'.

Example

Psylloidea are small insects that feed on the phloem of woody plants.

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