Psylla \Psyl"la\, n.; pl. {Psyll[ae]}. [NL., from Gr. ? a flea.]
(Zo["o]l.)
Any leaping plant louse of the genus {Psylla}, or family
{Psyllid[ae]}.
psylla
n : small active cicada-like insect with hind legs adapted for
leaping; feeds on plant juices [syn: {jumping plant louse},
{psyllid}]