Leptothorax nevadensis subsp. rudis Wheeler, 1917a: 508 (w.q.) U.S.A. (California). Nearctic.

Primary type information: Primary type material: syntype workers (number not stated, “numerous”), 1 syntype queen. Primary type locality: U.S.A.: California, Yosemite Valley, Tenaya Canyon (W.M. Wheeler). Primary type depository: MCZC. Type notes: Ward, 2005: 19, records that 6 syntypes in MCZC have the locality: Camp Curry.