Xiphomyrmex insularis Menozzi, 1924b: 223, fig. 4 (w.) SÃO TOMÉ AND PRÍNCIPE (Principe I.). Afrotropic.

Primary type information: Primary type material: 2 syntype workers. Primary type locality: São Tomé & Principe: Principe I., Roça Infante Don Henrique [or Enrique], 100-300 m., 1.iii.1901 (L. Fea). Primary type depository: IEUB. Type notes: In the original description the syntypes are said to be in MSNG, but are actually in IEUB.