Tanipone scelesta Bolton & Fisher, 2012: 93, figs. 104-106 (w.eq.) MADAGASCAR. Malagasy.

Primary type information: Type-material: holotype worker. Type-locality: Madagascar: Prov. Toliara, P.N. Tsimanampetsotsa, Mitoho, 6.4 km. 77° ENE Efoetse, 24°03’S, 43°46’E, 40 m., 18-22.iii.2002, BLF06183, ground forager(s), spiny forest/thicket (B.L. Fisher et al.). Type-depository: CASC. Type-specimen: CASENT0430032. Secondary type information: Paratype-material: 1 paratype worker. Paratype-locality: same as for holotype. Paratype-specimen: CASENT0430033.