Primary type information:
Primary type material: holotype worker. Primary type locality: Philippines: Mindanao, Bukidnon, Malaybalay, Kaamulan, 650 m., [8°09' N, 125°08' E], 15-20.iii.2000, no. 247 (H. Zettel). Primary type depository: NMPM.
Secondary type information:
Secondary type material: 1 paratype worker, 1 paratype queen. Secondary type locality: same as for holotype. Secondary type depository: HSZC.