Primary type information:
Type-material: holotype worker. Type-locality: Malaysia: Sabah, Poring Hot Springs, Langanan River, 850 m., 14.v.1987, no. 25a, forest leaf litter (Löbl & Burckhardt). Type-depository: MHNG.
Secondary type information:
Paratype-material: 1 paratype worker. Paratype-locality: same as for holotype. Paratype-depository: BMNH.