The adult lay the eggs into the tissues of young leaves. Eggs are found in clusters of 8-14 eggs as yellow or brown colored spots. The nymph that hatches from the eggs is very small (1 mm) while the second instar larva is about 3.0 mm long. Nymphs have white feather-like structures around the body, especially at the rear this long white fluff looks like a chicken's tail. The adult does not have these white structures, instead it has a greenish-brown body and is about 5 mm long. Adults do not often fly, except when they are disturbed. Both the nymphs and adults are usually found on the underside of the leaves.
Plant damage and plant compensation
Psyllids attack the shoots of Durian, especially the young leaves during the flushing stage. Damage to the crop occurs when the larva and the adult of Psyllids suck juices from the leaves. As a result, the young leaves will have yellow spots and do not have a good development. With high populations, the leaves will become curly, get dry and drop off. Most damage is done by the larvae.