Primary type information:
Type-material: holotype worker? or queen? Type-locality: Philippines: Luzon I., Laguna Prov., Mt Makiling (Baker). Type-depository: MCZC.
Type notes:
Taxon is based on a single specimen mentioned as Harpegnathos venator rugosusMayr, 1862 by Wheeler & Chapman, 1925: 61; caste of specimen not stated.