Nephotettix


Nephotettix is a genus of leafhoppers in the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Chiasmini. Species are mostly found in Asia, although two are from Africa.
Known as 'green leafhoppers' of paddy/rice, Nephotettix cincticeps and N. virescens appear to be the most important Asian pest species in this genus: as vectors of viruses, such as tungro disease in rice.

Species

Based on the Global Biodiversity Information Facility listing, this genus includes:Nephotettix afer Ghauri, 1968 Nephotettix cincticeps Uhler, 1896 Nephotettix malayanus Ishihara & Kawase, 1968Nephotettix modulatus Melichar, 1912Nephotettix nigropictus