Reventazonia
Linnavuori, 1959
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1Reventazonia is a of leafhoppers (Cicadellidae) in the Deltocephalinae, described by Linnavuori in 1959. The genus name derives from the Reventazón River in Rica, indicating its Neotropical origin. Members are small, active insects that feed on plant phloem. The genus is documented in the leafhopper tribe Deltocephalini, one of the most diverse groups within the .
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Neotropical region; type locality associated with Rica (Reventazón River).
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Etymology
The name refers to the Reventazón River in Rica, the type locality for the genus.