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psyllid

/ˈsɪl.ɪd/

Traducción: Pequeño insecto activo que se asemeja a una cigarra, con patas traseras adaptadas para saltar, que se alimenta de la savia de las plantas.

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C2formalcommonscientific/ˈsɪl.ɪd/

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

  • 🇪🇸Pequeño insecto activo que se asemeja 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 jumping, that feeds on plant juices.

    • 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.

    🇪🇸Psílido

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