Hypoponera surda Bolton & Fisher, 2011: 104, figs. 118-120 (w.) KENYA. Afrotropic.

Primary type information: Primary type material: holotype worker. Primary type locality: Kenya: Embu, Kirimiri Forest W of Runyenje, 1550 m., 3.x.1977 (V. Mahnert & J.-L. Perret). Primary type depository: MHNG. Primary type specimen: CASENT0911178. Secondary type information: Secondary type material: 8 paratype workers. Secondary type locality: same as for holotype. Secondary type depositories: BBRC, BMNH, CASC, MHNG. Secondary type specimens: CASENT0226544, CASENT0902547.