Smithistruma placora Bolton, 1983: 308 (w.) CAMEROON. Afrotropic.

Primary type information: Primary type material: holotype worker. Primary type locality: Cameroon: Nkoemvon, 2.xi.1980, N49 (D. Jackson). Primary type depository: BMNH. Primary type specimen: CASENT0900091. Secondary type information: Secondary type material: 3 paratype workers. Secondary type locality: 2 paratype workers with same data as holotype but 2.iii.1980, 1 paratype worker with same data as holotype but 12.x.1980, N45. Secondary type depositories: BMNH, MCZC, MHNG.