Primary type information:
Primary type material: lectotype major worker (by designation of Wilson, 2003a: 197). Primary type locality: lectotype Colombia: Barranquilla, 1896 (A. Forel). Primary type depository: MHNG.
Secondary type information:
Secondary type material: 1 paralectotype minor worker. Secondary type locality: same as for lectotype. Secondary type depository: MHNG.