Myrmica basalis Smith, 1858a: 125 (w.) SRI LANKA. Indomalaya.

Primary type information: Primary type material: lectotype worker (by designation of Heterick, 2006: 97). Primary type locality: lectotype Sri Lanka (“Ceylon”): (no further data). Primary type depository: BMNH. Secondary type information: Secondary type material: 2 paralectotype workers. Secondary type locality: same as for lectotype. Secondary type depository: BMNH.