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The scientific name of paddy leaf hopper is

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The scientific name of paddy leaf hopper is Nephoettix sp.
Nephotettix is a genus of planthoppers in the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Chiasmini. Species are mostly found in Asia, although two are from Africa.
It is 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.
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