Leptothorax melas Espadaler et al., 1984: 123, figs. 1-15 (w.q.m.) FRANCE (Corsica). Palearctic.

Primary type information: Primary type material: holotype worker. Primary type locality: France: Corsica, Asco, 30.ix.1973 (J. Casevitz-Weulersse). Primary type depository: MNHN. Secondary type information: Secondary type material: 20 paratype workers, 10 paratype queens, 10 paratype males. Secondary type locality: same as for holotype. Secondary type depositories: MNHN, XEPC.