Protrocha nigriviridia
(Ball, 1926)
Protrocha nigriviridia is a planthopper in the Caliscelidae, described by Ball in 1926. The specific epithet "nigriviridia" combines Latin roots meaning "black-green," likely referring to coloration. It belongs to the tribe Peltonotellini within the Caliscelinae. The Protrocha is part of the diverse planthopper superfamily Fulgoroidea.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Protrocha nigriviridia: /proʊˈtroʊkə ˌnaɪɡrɪˈvɪrɪdiə/
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Taxonomic placement
The was transferred from the Caliscelis to Protrocha, reflecting revised understanding of Caliscelidae . The tribe Peltonotellini contains genera with somewhat flattened body forms compared to other caliscelines.
Etymology
The specific epithet combines 'nigri-' (black) and 'viridia' (green), suggesting a dark green or black-and-green color pattern, though this has not been formally documented in available sources.