Primary type information:
Type-material: lectotype worker (by designation of Longino, 2003a: 66). Type-locality: lectotype Brazil: Rio de Janeiro (Naegeli). Type-depository: MHNG.
Secondary type information:
Paratype-material: paralectotype workers (number not stated). Paratype-locality: same as for lectotype. Paratype-depositories: MHNG, MSNG.
Type notes:
Type-series consists of workers, not queens as printed in original description.