Primary type information:
Type-material: lectotype worker (by designation of Mackay & Mackay, 2008b: 300). Type-locality: lectotype Brazil: Santa Catarina (no further data). Type-depository: NMHW.
Secondary type information:
Paratype-material: paralectotype workers (number not stated). Paratype-locality: same as for lectotype. Paratype-depository: NMHW.