Metapone kanak Taylor, 2018: 97, figs. 1-5 (q.) NEW CALEDONIA. Australasia.

Primary type information: Type-material: holotype queen. Type-locality: New Caledonia: S end of Col de Petchécara, 21°43’S, 166°07’E, 22.xi.2003-28.i.2004, flight intercept trap (G.B. Monteith). Type-depository: QMBA. Type-specimen: T239620. Type notes: Taylor, 2018: 97, says that the holotype will later be deposited in MNHN.