Novomessor cockerelli var. minor Enzmann, 1947b: 148, pl. 8 (w.) U.S.A. (Texas). Nearctic.

Primary type information: Primary type material: holotype worker. Primary type locality: U.S.A.: Texas, Corpus Christi, no. 11 (J. Enzmann). Primary type depository: unknown. Secondary type information: Secondary type material: paratype workers (number not stated). Secondary type locality: same as for holotype. Secondary type depository: unknown. Type notes: 1) Enzmann, 1947b says the holotype is “in my collection” (depositories of paratypes are not mentioned); whereabouts unknown, presumed lost. 2) For a comprehensive criticism of this taxon see Creighton, 1950a: 156.