Nesomyrmex punctaticeps Csősz & Fisher, 2016d: 153, figs. 8, 38-41 (w.) MADAGASCAR. Malagasy.

Primary type information: Type-material: holotype worker. Type-locality: Madagascar: Forêt de Kirindy, 15.5 km. 64° ENE Marofandilia, -20.045°, 44.6622°, 100 m., 28.xi.2001, BLF04604 (Fisher-Griswold Arthropod Team). Type-depository: CASC. Type-specimen: CASENT0418448. Secondary type information: Paratype-material: 4 paratype workers. Paratype-locality: same as for holotype. Paratype-depository: CASC.