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}]