Temnothorax nuwuvi Snelling et al., 2014: 57, figs. 11-12, 19, 23-24 (w.m.) U.S.A. (Nevada). Nearctic.

Primary type information: Primary type material: holotype worker. Primary type locality: U.S.A.: Nevada, Nye County, Mt Jefferson, 2895 m., 38.7°, -116.9°, 7.vii.1976 (G.C. & J. Wheeler). Primary type depository: LACM. Primary type specimen: LACMENT299376. Secondary type information: Secondary type material: 15 paratype workers. Secondary type locality: same as for holotype. Secondary type depositories: LACM, MCZC, UCDC, USNM.