Taxonomic history
Bolton, 1973b PDF: 317 (q.).Combination in Polyrhachis (Myrma): Wheeler, 1922: 1000.Senior synonym of Polyrhachis rufipalpis mayumbensis: Bolton, 1973b PDF: 317.Congo belge: Basongo; Kunungu, (H. Schouteden); - Mayumbe, Tshela (Mayne) [[ worker ]]. (Mus. Tervueren).