Primary type information:
Type-material: holotype worker. Type-locality: Indonesia: Sulawesi Utara, Danau Moat, nr Kotamobaqu (1200 m.), 11.ix.1985 (no collector’s name). Type-depository: BMNH.
Secondary type information:
Paratype-material: 5 paratype workers. Paratype-locality: same as for holotype. Paratype-depositories: BMNH, CASC, KUEC, MZBJ, TNHM.