Formica cosmica Smith, 1858a: 34 (s.w.) SOUTH AFRICA. Afrotropic.

Primary type information: Primary type material: syntype major and minor workers (numbers not stated). Primary type locality: South Africa: Port Natal (= Durban) (R.W. Plant). Primary type depository: BMNH. Primary type specimens: CASENT0903509, CASENT0903510.