Simopone merita Bolton & Fisher, 2012: 57, figs. 58-60 (w.) MADAGASCAR. Malagasy.

Primary type information: Type-material: holotype worker. Type-locality: Madagascar: 9.2 km. WSW Befingotra, Res. Anjanaharibe-Sud, 14°45’S, 49°28’E, 1280 m., 13-12 (sic).xi.1994, BLF1155-4, Malaise trap, montane rainforest (B.L. Fisher). Type-depository: CASC. Type-specimen: CASENT0004543.