Bothroponera variolosa Arnold, 1947: 131, figs. 1, 1a (w.) SOUTH AFRICA. Afrotropic.

Primary type information: Primary type material: syntype workers (number not stated, “numerous workers”). Primary type locality: South Africa: Transvaal, Mariepskop (J.C. Faure). Primary type depositories: BMNH, SAMC. Primary type specimen: CASENT0902470.