Green Leaf Hoppers (GLH)

Catalogue Type

Plant Pests Catalogue

Scientific Name

Nephotettix Malayanus and Nephotettix Virescens

Family

Cicadellinae

Distinguishing Characters

Wings are spotted with black and the end have black stain only in males.
They have green bodies

Host Crop

Rice

Order

Homoptera

Photo of Insect

Photo of Damaged Crop

Description

Staggered planting and heavy nitrogen supply encourages population growth.

They spread the viral disease tungro.

They lead to yellowing disease and reduced number of productive tillers.