Primary type information:
Primary type material: lectotype worker (by designation of Wilson, 1955a: 52). Primary type locality: lectotype India: Himalaya, 6000-9000 ft (Smythies). Primary type depository: AMNH. Primary type specimen: CASENT0911043.
Secondary type information:
Secondary type material: paralectotype workers (number not stated). Secondary type locality: same as for lectotype. Secondary type depositories: AMNH, MCZC, MHNG.