Q321
The scientific name of paddy leaf hopper is
A.
Sogotella furcifera
B.
Tryporyza incertulas
C.
Leptocorisa varicornis
D.
Nephoettix sp.
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
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.