Primary type information:
Type-material: holotype queen. Type-locality: New Zealand (no further data). Type-depository: BMNH.
Type notes:
Original description is by Smith, 1858a: 167, not by White, 1846: 27; discussion of publication date and authorship in Bolton, 1987: 288. Hence antarcticum White, sensuForel, 1892c: 334, Forel, 1905d: 354, Brown, 1958h: 29, Ettershank, 1966: 96, Wilson & Taylor, 1967b: 62 are incorrect attributions of authorship and date.