Primary type information:
Type-material: holotype worker. Type-locality: U.S.A.: California, San Diego County, Elliot Reserve, Mira Mar (32.84°N, 117.11°W), 28.iii.1996 (A. Suarez). Type-depository: LACM.
Secondary type information:
Paratype-material: paratype workers (number not stated, “numerous”). Paratype-locality: same as for holotype. Paratype-depositories: BMNH, CASC, LACM, MCZC, UCDC.