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psyllid

/ˈsɪl.ɪd/

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noun

/ˈsɪl.ɪd/C2formalscientific
  • ruМелкое активное насекомое, напоминающее цикаду, с задними ногами, приспособленными для прыжков, питающееся соком растений.
  1. Plant-feeding insectC1formalscientific

    A small, active insect resembling a cicada, with hind legs adapted for jumping, that feeds on plant juices.

    ruЛистоблошка

    • The psyllid infestation damaged the citrus trees in the orchard.
    • Gardeners often struggle to control psyllids on their tomato plants.
    • Researchers are studying the life cycle of the psyllid to find better pest control methods.
Forms
  • psyllids plural form
  • psyllids' possessive plural form
  • psyllid's possessive singular form