Taxonomic history
Smith, 1858a PDF: 41 (w.); Imai et al., 1977 PDF: 346 (k.).Combination in Camponotus: Roger, 1863b PDF: 4.Combination in Camponotus (Tanaemyrmex): Wheeler, 1933b PDF: 22.Senior synonym of Camponotus nigriceps dimidiatus: Wheeler, 1933b PDF: 23; Clark, 1934c PDF: 70.Senior synonym of Camponotus nigriceps obniger: McArthur & Adams, 1996 PDF: 22.