Pogonomyrmex barbatus subsp. rugosus Emery, 1895d: 309 (w.m.) U.S.A. (California). Nearctic.

Primary type information: Type-material: syntype workers (number not stated). Type-locality: U.S.A.: California, San Jacinto (no collector’s name). Type-depository: MSNG. Type notes: Emery also mentions isolated males from California, Bernardino County, which should probably not be regarded as type-material.