Abstract
• Characterisation of three new species of insect-related rhabdoviruses based on coding-complete genome sequences. • Identification of numerous putative genes in addition to the five canonical genes associated with rhabdoviruses. • Demonstration that Porton virus (PORV) and Bangoran virus (BGNV) represent new species within the genus Hapavirus. • Demonstration that Boteke virus (BOTV) is a new species in the genus Sunrhavirus. • Improved knowledge of the genetic diversity of rhabdoviruses, particularly those that are potential arboviruses.