Diacamma purpureum

Distribution
This taxon was described from Indonesia (Halmahera Island).

Nomenclature

 *  purpureum. Ponera purpurea Smith, F. 1863: 18 (w.) INDONESIA (Halmahera I.). Combination in Diacamma: Emery, 1887b: 439. Subspecies of cupreum: Emery, 1887b: 439. Revived status as species: Emery, 1897b: 152; Emery, 1911d: 66. Senior synonym of waigeuensis: Bolton, 1995b: 170.
 * waigeuensis. Diacamma rugosum subsp. waigeuensis Donisthorpe, 1942e: 703 (w.) NEW GUINEA. Junior synonym of purpureum: Bolton, 1995b: 171.