Primary type information:
Type-material: holotype worker. Type-locality: Malaysia: Borneo, Sarawak, Lambir Hills Nat. Park, Miri, 2.iii.1977, at night (Sk. Yamane & Y. Hashimoto). Type-depository: FRCK.
Secondary type information:
Paratype-material: 100 paratype workers. Paratype-locality: same as for holotype. Paratype-depositories: BMNH, MBSM, MNHA, MZBJ, USNM.