Meranoplus spininodis var. glaber Arnold, 1926: 285, fig. 82, 2 (w.) ZIMBABWE. Afrotropic.

Primary type information: Primary type material: syntype workers (number not stated). Primary type localities: Zimbabwe (“Rhodesia”): Bulawayo, Hillside, 13.v.1917 (G. Arnold), Zimbabwe: Sawmills, Umgusa River, 30.i.1918 and 1.ii.1918 (G. Arnold). Primary type depositories: BMNH, SAMC. Primary type specimen: CASENT0902021.