Myrmica pertinax Smith, 1861b: 46 (w.) INDONESIA (Sulawesi). Indomalaya.

Primary type information: Type-material: 3 syntype workers. Type-locality: Indonesia: Sulawesi (“Celebes”), Tondano, “Tond.” (A.R. Wallace). Type-depositories: BMNH, OXUM. Type notes: Each syntype has the letter “d” on the bottom left corner of its card mount.