Pheidole rhytifera Wilson, 2003a: 739, figs. (s.w.) VENEZUELA. Neotropic.

Primary type information: Primary type material: holotype major worker. Primary type locality: Venezuela: Parque Nacional Pittier, Rancho Grande, 1000-1200 m. (J.D. Weintraub). Primary type depository: MCZC. Secondary type information: Secondary type material: 1 paratype minor worker. Secondary type locality: same as for holotype. Secondary type depository: MCZC. Type notes: Details of paratype castes and their numbers are not given.