Ponera sulcata Smith, 1858a: 99 (w.) BRAZIL (Amazonas). Neotropic.

Primary type information: Primary type material: syntype workers (number not stated). Primary type locality: Brazil: Amazonas, Ega (= Tefé), “58/6” (H.W. Bates). Primary type depository: BMNH. Type notes: 1) BMNH accessions register gives: “1858, no. 6. Amazon (Ega on the Rio). Purchased of Stevens.”. 2) Bolton (unpublished notes) 1978, cites 2 worker syntypes in BMNH.