Primary type information:
Primary type material: syntype major workers, syntype minor workers, syntype queens (numbers not stated). Primary type localities: Samoa: Upolu, Malololelei, 2000 ft, 19.vi.1924 (no collector’s name, probably Bryan), Samoa: Savai’I, Safune, 4.v.1924 (Bryan). Primary type depository: NHMB.