Definition for Diaphorina citri

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The Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri, is a sap-sucking, hemipteran bug in the family Psyllidae. It is an important pest of citrus, as it is one of only two confirmed vectors of the serious citrus disease, Huanglongbing or greening disease. It is widely distributed in southern Asia and has spread to other citrus growing regions.