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psylla

/ˈsɪl.ə/

Traducción: Insecto pequeño y activo, similar a una cigarra, con patas traseras adaptadas para saltar, que se alimenta de la savia de las plantas.

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C2formalcommonscientific/ˈsɪl.ə/

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

  • 🇪🇸Insecto pequeño y activo, similar a una cigarra, con patas traseras adaptadas para saltar, que se alimenta de la savia de las plantas.
  1. Plant-feeding insect C1 formal scientific

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

    • The psylla infestation damaged the young apple trees.
    • Gardeners often struggle to control psylla populations on pear trees.
    • This tiny jumping insect, the psylla, can transmit plant diseases.

    🇪🇸Psílido, insecto fitófago

    Sinónimos: psyllid

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