Sphinctomyrmex trux Brown, 1975: 77, figs. 2, 101, 102, 105-113 (w.) AUSTRALIA (Queensland). Australasia.

Primary type information: Type-material: holotype worker. Type-locality: Australia: N Queensland, Atherton Tableland, Ravenshoe, 3000 ft, iv.1932 (P.J. Darlington). Type-depository: MCZC. Secondary type information: Paratype-material: 21 paratype workers. Paratype-locality: same as for holotype. Paratype-depositories: ANIC, BMNH, MCZC, MHNG.