Tapinoma heyeri Forel, 1902f: 296 (footnote), pl. 1, fig. 11 (w.) BRAZIL (Rio Grande do Sul). Neotropic.

Primary type information: Primary type material: lectotype worker (by designation of; Guerrero, 2021: 433). Primary type locality: lectotype Brazil: São Leopoldo (Heyer). Primary type depository: MHNG. Primary type specimen: CASENT0909771 (lectotype). Secondary type information: Secondary type material: 1 paralectotype worker. Secondary type locality: same as for lectotype. Secondary type depository: MHNG.