Primary type information:
Type-material: holotype worker. Type-locality: Malaysia: Sabah, Poring Hot Springs, 500 m., 7.v.1987 (Burckhardt & Löbl). Type-depository: BMNH.
Secondary type information:
Paratype-material: 3 paratype workers. Paratype-locality: 1 paratype worker with same data as holotype, 2 paratype workers with same data as holotype but 600 m., 10.v.1987. Paratype-depository: BMNH.