Nephotettix

Nephotettix[1] 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[2] and N. virescens[3] appear to be the most important Asian pest species in this genus: as vectors of viruses, such as tungro disease in rice.

Based on the Global Biodiversity Information Facility[4] listing, this genus includes:

video of nymph movement