Solenopsis melina Pacheco & Mackay, 2013: 222, figs. 172-175, map 42 (w.q.) U.S.A. (New Mexico). Nearctic.

Primary type information: Primary type material: holotype worker. Primary type locality: U.S.A.: New Mexico, Otero County, White Sands National Monument, 31.v.1992, 25.vii.1992, nos 15945, 16054, 16059 (W. Mackay). Primary type depository: MCZC. Secondary type information: Secondary type material: 9 paratype workers. Secondary type locality: same as for holotype. Secondary type depositories: LACM, MCZC, USNM, WEMC. Type notes: Pacheco & Mackay do not specify the date and number of the holotype.