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): 55, Figs 1D, 40, 41, 49E, 51 [details] Available for editors
Holotype MPEG MPEG.MYR 102, geounit Brazil [details]
From editor or global species database
Etymology The specific epithet “poranga” is derived from the Tupi language (Brazilian Indian language)
meanings “beautiful”. This name refers to the beauty of this species. Noun in apposition. [details]