Pristomyrmex acerosus Wang, 2003a: 491, figs. 201-202 (w.) VANUATU. Australasia.

Primary type information: Primary type material: holotype worker. Primary type locality: Vanuatu (“New Hebrides”): Malekoula I., (N), Vao Isl, 0-20 m., 7.ix.1979 (W.C. Gagne, G.M. Nishida & G.A. Samuelson). Primary type depository: BMNH.