Primary type information:
Type-material: lectotype worker (by designation of Jaitrong et al., 2010: 38). Type-locality: Philippines: Negros, Negros Oriental Prov., Horns of Negros, Dumaguete, 1200 m. (J.W. Chapman). Type-depository: MCZC.
Secondary type information:
Paratype-material: 5 paralectotype workers. Paratype-locality: same as for lectotype.