Leptogenys vatovavy Rakotonirina & Fisher, 2014: 126, figs. 34B, 38A, 142, 154 (w.) MADAGASCAR. Malagasy.

Primary type information: Type-material: holotype worker. Type-locality: Madagascar: Fianarantsoa, FC Vatovavy, 7.6 km. 122° Kianjavato, -21.4, 47.94, 175 m., rainforest, ex rotten log, 6-8.vi.2005, BLF12344 (B.L. Fisher, et al.). Type-depository: CASC. Type-specimen: CASENT0059729.