Primary type information:
Primary type material: lectotype major worker (by designation of Wilson, 2003a: 187). Primary type locality: lectotype Costa Rica: La Palma, 1600 m. (P. Biolley). Primary type depository: MHNG.
Secondary type information:
Secondary type material: 1 paralectotype minor worker. Secondary type locality: same as for lectotype. Secondary type depository: MHNG.
Type notes:
Original description also cites 1 syntype male.