Monomorium platynodis Heterick, 2006: 135, figs. 22, 63, 64 (w.m.) MADAGASCAR. Malagasy.

Primary type information: Type-material: holotype worker. Type-locality: Madagascar: Prov. Toamasina, Mont Anjanaharibe, 18.0 km. 21° NNE Ambinanitelo, 15°11’3’’S, 49°36’9’’E, 470 m., 8-12.iii.2003, BLF08002, sifted litter, tropical dry forest (B.L. Fisher, et al.). Type-depository: CASC. Type-specimen: CASENT0026538. Secondary type information: Paratype-material: 39 paratype workers, 13 paratype males. Paratype-locality: same as for holotype. Paratype-depositories: ANIC, BMNH, CASC, MCZC.