Formica mellea Provancher, 1881b: 356 (w.) CANADA (Québec). Nearctic.

Primary type information: Primary type material: lectotype worker (by designation of Francoeur & Béique, 1966a: 144). Primary type locality: lectotype Canada: Québec, Cap Rouge (Provancher). Primary type depository: LUQC. Secondary type information: Secondary type material: 2 paralectotype workers. Secondary type locality: same as for lectotype. Secondary type depository: LUQC.