Primary type information:
Type-material: holotype worker. Type-locality: Philippines: Luzon, Los Baños, Mt Makiling, 13.vii.1997 (Sk. Yamane). Type-depository: NMPM.
Secondary type information:
Paratype-material: 4 paratype workers. Paratype-locality: same as for holotype. Paratype-depositories: BMNH, CASC, KUEC, SKYC.