• Arnold, 1948: 222 (w.)
• Combination in Hylidris: Weber, 1952a: 17.
• Combination in Pristomyrmex: Bolton, 1981b: 285.
• Status as species: Santschi, 1932b: 388; Menozzi, 1942a: 173; Arnold, 1948: 222; Weber, 1952a: 17; Bolton, 1981b: 285 (redescription); Bolton, 1995b: 365; Wang, 2003a: 418 (redescription); Hita Garcia et al., 2013: 215.

Citations

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