Primary type information: Primary type material: holotype worker. Primary type locality: [Indonesia: Sulawesi, Banggai Islands Regency], Banggai Arch., Potil Kecil, 1°28′ S 123°34′ E, 12-19.ii.1980, B.M. 1980-280 (M.J.D. Brendell). Primary type depository: BMNH. Secondary type information: Secondary type material: 13 paratype workers, 1 paratype queen. Secondary type localities: 7 paratype workers, 1 paratype queen with same data as holotype; 3 paratype workers Indonesia: N.C. Seram, Manusela N.P., Wae Mual Plain, 25.vii-9.ix.1987, Op. Raleigh, B.M. 1987-262 (M.J.D. Brendell); 3 paratype workers Indonesia: Sulawesi, Prov. Minasha, Dumoga Bone N.P., E-side, vic. Duluduo, 0°35′ N 124°54′ E, 100mH, 4-9.xii.2000 (A. Schulz). Secondary type depositories: BMNH, SMNG. Type notes: The type material includes one queen, however no description of this caste is given.