Moss Bug vs Psyllid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Moss Bug | Psyllid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Peloridium hammoniorum | Diaphorina citri |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Peloridiidae | Liviidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Orchards |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | South America, Oceania | Asia, Americas, Africa |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Moss Bug
A tiny, flattened, living fossil found only in moist moss and liverwort beds in the Southern Hemisphere. The family dates back to the Jurassic period and retains many primitive features.
Did You Know?
Moss bugs belong to one of the most ancient surviving families of true bugs, essentially unchanged since the time of the dinosaurs over 150 million years ago.
Psyllid
A small sap-sucking insect that vectors citrus greening disease, the most devastating citrus disease worldwide. Infected trees produce bitter misshapen fruit and eventually die.
Did You Know?
The disease it spreads has caused billions of dollars in losses and threatens global citrus production.