original description
Almeida, T. M.; Bueno-Villegas, J.; Rafael, J. A. (2021). Taxonomic review of the millipede genus Haematotropis Jeekel, 2000 (Diplopoda, Polydesmida, Aphelidesmidae, Aphelidesminae) with descriptions of thirteen new species. <em>Zootaxa.</em> 5064(1): 1-71., available online at https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5064.1.1
page(s): 50, Figs 36, 37, 49C, 51 [details] Available for editors
Holotype MPEG MPEG.MYR 123, geounit Brazil [details]
From editor or global species database
Etymology The specific epithet mosaicus derives from Latin, making reference to an inlay of small pieces of various colors and patterns, with the polygonal areas on the metazonite of some body rings. Adjective. [details]