Acanthomyrmex basispinosus Moffett, 1986c: 67, figs. 8A, 9-14 (s.w.) INDONESIA (Sulawesi). Indomalaya.

Primary type information: Type-material: holotype minor worker. Type-locality: Indonesia: SE Sulawesi, 1-2 km. E Wolasi, 42 km. S Kendari, ca 350 m., 13-14.vii.1972, W-46, rotten wood, rainforest (W.L. Brown). Type-depository: MCZC. Secondary type information: Paratype-material: 2 paratype major workers, 5 paratype minor workers. Paratype-locality: same as for holotype. Paratype-depositories: BMNH, MCZC.