Formica cinerea var. altipetens Wheeler, 1913i: 399 (diagnosis in key), 564 (w.q.m.) U.S.A. (Colorado). Nearctic.

Primary type information: Primary type material: lectotype worker (by designation of Francoeur, 1973: 52). Primary type locality: lectotype U.S.A.: Colorado, Florissant, 8100 ft (W.M. Wheeler). Primary type depository: MCZC. Secondary type information: Secondary type material: paralectotype workers (number not stated), 1 paralectotype queen, 2 paralectotype males. Secondary type locality: same as for lectotype. Secondary type depositories: AFPC, AMNH, MCZC, USNM.