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Zyzzogeton viridipennis

Zyzzogeton viridipennis

Classification

Class
Insecta

Zyzzogeton is a rare genus of leafhoppers endemic to South America. It is named after a former genus Zyzza (probably an onomatopoeia), appended with the ancient Greek geitōn (γείτων 'neighbour'). The word is known for being the last word defined in the Webster's New International Dictionary, Unabridged released in September 1961.

Distribution

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