taxonID	type	description	language	source
181B523334905FBDA14918DEA1F5F202.taxon	description	Measurements. Total length: male 3.90 - 4.31 mm (N = 18), female 4.31 - 4.75 mm (N = 31).	en	Lv, Sha-Sha, Bourgoin, Thierry, Yang, Lin, Chen, Xiang-Sheng (2021): Four new species of the planthopper genus Metanigrus Tsaur, Yang & Wilson from China (Hemiptera, Fulgoromorpha, Meenoplidae). ZooKeys 1024: 197-213, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1024.62226, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1024.62226
181B523334905FBDA14918DEA1F5F202.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. The salient features of the new species include: frons (Fig. 10) with two brownish-black patches on both sides; outer process of gonostyli (Figs 13, 16) differentiated into two processes nearly equal at apex in lateral view; only basolateral side of anal tube (Figs 13, 16) with a finger-like process.	en	Lv, Sha-Sha, Bourgoin, Thierry, Yang, Lin, Chen, Xiang-Sheng (2021): Four new species of the planthopper genus Metanigrus Tsaur, Yang & Wilson from China (Hemiptera, Fulgoromorpha, Meenoplidae). ZooKeys 1024: 197-213, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1024.62226, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1024.62226
181B523334905FBDA14918DEA1F5F202.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The species name is derived from the Latin adjective " Metanigrus chromus ", referring to frons with two brownish-black patches on both sides.	en	Lv, Sha-Sha, Bourgoin, Thierry, Yang, Lin, Chen, Xiang-Sheng (2021): Four new species of the planthopper genus Metanigrus Tsaur, Yang & Wilson from China (Hemiptera, Fulgoromorpha, Meenoplidae). ZooKeys 1024: 197-213, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1024.62226, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1024.62226
181B523334905FBDA14918DEA1F5F202.taxon	distribution	Distribution. China (Hubei) (Fig. 61).	en	Lv, Sha-Sha, Bourgoin, Thierry, Yang, Lin, Chen, Xiang-Sheng (2021): Four new species of the planthopper genus Metanigrus Tsaur, Yang & Wilson from China (Hemiptera, Fulgoromorpha, Meenoplidae). ZooKeys 1024: 197-213, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1024.62226, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1024.62226
D2B1F0CF096959AF8CB26D440CDADF31.taxon	description	Measurements. Total length: male 3.0 - 3.5 mm (N = 4), female 5.1 mm (N = 1).	en	Lv, Sha-Sha, Bourgoin, Thierry, Yang, Lin, Chen, Xiang-Sheng (2021): Four new species of the planthopper genus Metanigrus Tsaur, Yang & Wilson from China (Hemiptera, Fulgoromorpha, Meenoplidae). ZooKeys 1024: 197-213, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1024.62226, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1024.62226
D2B1F0CF096959AF8CB26D440CDADF31.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. The salient features of the new species include: general color (Figs 5, 6) yellowish white; dorsolateral and middle parts of anal tube (Figs 35, 38) each with a finger-like process; outer process of gonostyli (Figs 35, 38) convex and arcuate with nearly square process at apex in lateral view.	en	Lv, Sha-Sha, Bourgoin, Thierry, Yang, Lin, Chen, Xiang-Sheng (2021): Four new species of the planthopper genus Metanigrus Tsaur, Yang & Wilson from China (Hemiptera, Fulgoromorpha, Meenoplidae). ZooKeys 1024: 197-213, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1024.62226, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1024.62226
D2B1F0CF096959AF8CB26D440CDADF31.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The species name is derived from the Latin adjective " Metanigrus gremius ", referring to general yellowish white.	en	Lv, Sha-Sha, Bourgoin, Thierry, Yang, Lin, Chen, Xiang-Sheng (2021): Four new species of the planthopper genus Metanigrus Tsaur, Yang & Wilson from China (Hemiptera, Fulgoromorpha, Meenoplidae). ZooKeys 1024: 197-213, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1024.62226, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1024.62226
D2B1F0CF096959AF8CB26D440CDADF31.taxon	distribution	Distribution. China (Yunnan) (Fig. 61).	en	Lv, Sha-Sha, Bourgoin, Thierry, Yang, Lin, Chen, Xiang-Sheng (2021): Four new species of the planthopper genus Metanigrus Tsaur, Yang & Wilson from China (Hemiptera, Fulgoromorpha, Meenoplidae). ZooKeys 1024: 197-213, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1024.62226, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1024.62226
80A23828DAEB5FA5B072BC1C0004C1D8.taxon	description	Measurements. Total length: male 3.96 - 4.31 mm (N = 13), female 4.44 - 4.72 mm (N = 8).	en	Lv, Sha-Sha, Bourgoin, Thierry, Yang, Lin, Chen, Xiang-Sheng (2021): Four new species of the planthopper genus Metanigrus Tsaur, Yang & Wilson from China (Hemiptera, Fulgoromorpha, Meenoplidae). ZooKeys 1024: 197-213, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1024.62226, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1024.62226
80A23828DAEB5FA5B072BC1C0004C1D8.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. The salient features of the new species include: the distal part of tegmina (Fig. 22) with a large black patch; dorsolateral part of anal tube (Figs 24, 27) with a stout finger-like process, a protrusion on the basolateral finger-like process; gonostyli (Figs 24, 27, 29) slender, inner process very narrow, apex of outer process nearly fan-shaped in lateral view.	en	Lv, Sha-Sha, Bourgoin, Thierry, Yang, Lin, Chen, Xiang-Sheng (2021): Four new species of the planthopper genus Metanigrus Tsaur, Yang & Wilson from China (Hemiptera, Fulgoromorpha, Meenoplidae). ZooKeys 1024: 197-213, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1024.62226, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1024.62226
80A23828DAEB5FA5B072BC1C0004C1D8.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The species name is derived from the Latin adjective " Metanigrus guttatus ", referring to the tegmina with a patch.	en	Lv, Sha-Sha, Bourgoin, Thierry, Yang, Lin, Chen, Xiang-Sheng (2021): Four new species of the planthopper genus Metanigrus Tsaur, Yang & Wilson from China (Hemiptera, Fulgoromorpha, Meenoplidae). ZooKeys 1024: 197-213, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1024.62226, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1024.62226
80A23828DAEB5FA5B072BC1C0004C1D8.taxon	distribution	Distribution. China (Guizhou) (Fig. 61).	en	Lv, Sha-Sha, Bourgoin, Thierry, Yang, Lin, Chen, Xiang-Sheng (2021): Four new species of the planthopper genus Metanigrus Tsaur, Yang & Wilson from China (Hemiptera, Fulgoromorpha, Meenoplidae). ZooKeys 1024: 197-213, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1024.62226, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1024.62226
04AB8694867E59028270A4BF0ABF6527.taxon	description	Measurements. Total length: male 3.01 - 3.52 mm (N = 18), female 3.68 - 4.13 mm (N = 15).	en	Lv, Sha-Sha, Bourgoin, Thierry, Yang, Lin, Chen, Xiang-Sheng (2021): Four new species of the planthopper genus Metanigrus Tsaur, Yang & Wilson from China (Hemiptera, Fulgoromorpha, Meenoplidae). ZooKeys 1024: 197-213, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1024.62226, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1024.62226
04AB8694867E59028270A4BF0ABF6527.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. The salient features of the new species include: frons (Fig. 43) with a big, longitudinal and black brown marking in middle; middle part of anal tube (Figs 46, 49) with a finger-like process, a protrusion on the basolateral finger-like process; inner margin of outer gonostyli (Figs 46, 49) strongly protruding, outer margin gentle, bifurcated unequally in lateral view.	en	Lv, Sha-Sha, Bourgoin, Thierry, Yang, Lin, Chen, Xiang-Sheng (2021): Four new species of the planthopper genus Metanigrus Tsaur, Yang & Wilson from China (Hemiptera, Fulgoromorpha, Meenoplidae). ZooKeys 1024: 197-213, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1024.62226, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1024.62226
04AB8694867E59028270A4BF0ABF6527.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The species name is derived from the Latin adjective " Metanigrus spinatus ", referring to the middle part of anal tube with a finger-like process.	en	Lv, Sha-Sha, Bourgoin, Thierry, Yang, Lin, Chen, Xiang-Sheng (2021): Four new species of the planthopper genus Metanigrus Tsaur, Yang & Wilson from China (Hemiptera, Fulgoromorpha, Meenoplidae). ZooKeys 1024: 197-213, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1024.62226, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1024.62226
04AB8694867E59028270A4BF0ABF6527.taxon	distribution	Distribution. China (Yunnan) (Fig. 61).	en	Lv, Sha-Sha, Bourgoin, Thierry, Yang, Lin, Chen, Xiang-Sheng (2021): Four new species of the planthopper genus Metanigrus Tsaur, Yang & Wilson from China (Hemiptera, Fulgoromorpha, Meenoplidae). ZooKeys 1024: 197-213, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1024.62226, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1024.62226
56B589B0AEB157978002149684343B26.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. Small to medium-sized meenoplids. Vertex without median carina, with two posterolateral areolets at base not meeting medially. Frons without median carina. Postclypeus with median and lateral carinae. Pro- and mesonotum with median carina. Tegmina slender, with anterior and posterior margins subparallel, almost as wide at postnodal as prenodal area, MP 3 two branched, five postnodal closed cells with C 1 smaller than C 2, C 5 placed next to C 3, C 4 distally displaced after the nodal line, im, r-m and anterior two-thirds of margin with white areas. Hind wing with lateral margin notched at CuA 1, CuP, and A 2, more strongly at A 1; A 2 not reaching posterior margin. Metatibiotarsal formula: (3 + 5) - 6 - 5. Male genitalia in lateral view, pygopher with internal sulcus, basolateral side of anal tube with a finger-like process, aedeagus acuminate, a membraneous lateral lobes with many scale-like productions; gonostyli divided into two parts, inner process curved apically, tapering into a process, outer process convex, inner margin with long setae.	en	Lv, Sha-Sha, Bourgoin, Thierry, Yang, Lin, Chen, Xiang-Sheng (2021): Four new species of the planthopper genus Metanigrus Tsaur, Yang & Wilson from China (Hemiptera, Fulgoromorpha, Meenoplidae). ZooKeys 1024: 197-213, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1024.62226, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1024.62226
56B589B0AEB157978002149684343B26.taxon	distribution	Distribution. China (Taiwan, Hubei, Guizhou, Yunnan) (Fig. 61).	en	Lv, Sha-Sha, Bourgoin, Thierry, Yang, Lin, Chen, Xiang-Sheng (2021): Four new species of the planthopper genus Metanigrus Tsaur, Yang & Wilson from China (Hemiptera, Fulgoromorpha, Meenoplidae). ZooKeys 1024: 197-213, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1024.62226, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1024.62226
