Monomorium aureorugosum Heterick, 2006: 160, figs. 28, 73, 74 (w.) MADAGASCAR. Malagasy.

Primary type information: Type-material: holotype worker. Type-locality: Madagascar: Prov. Toamasina, 6.9 km. NE Ambanizana, 825 m., 15°34’S, 50°00’E, 2.xii.1993, #976(14)-19, sifted litter (leaf mold, rotten wood), rainforest, BLF00976 (B.L. Fisher). Type-depository: CASC. Type-specimen: CASENT0172919. Secondary type information: Paratype-material: 37 paratype workers. Paratype-locality: same as for holotype. Paratype-depositories: ANIC, BMNH, CASC, MCZC.