Psylloidea

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

Definition

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

Etymology

From Greek 'psyllos', meaning 'flea'.

Example

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

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