Primary type information:
Primary type material: lectotype queen (by designation of Güsten et al., 2006: 7). Primary type locality: lectotype Morocco: Rabat (Théry). Primary type depository: NHMB.
Secondary type information:
Secondary type material: 1 paralectotype queen. Secondary type locality: same as for lectotype. Secondary type depository: NHMB.
Type notes:Santschi, 1921b: 434, also describes syntype workers, not mentioned by Güsten et al., 2006: 7.