Taxonomic history
Norton, 1868c PDF: 9 (s.w.).Combination in Atta: Roger, 1863b PDF: 35.Combination in Atta (Archeatta): Gonçalves, 1942 PDF: 343.Junior synonym of Atta fervens: Forel, 1885a PDF: 362.Revived from synonymy as subspecies of Atta insularis: Emery, 1913c PDF: 259.Revived status as species: Gonçalves, 1942 PDF: 335.See also: Borgmeier, 1959b PDF: 351.