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- ↑ Santschi, F. 1919i. Fourmis du genre Bothriomyrmex Emery. (Systématique et moeurs.). Rev. Zool. Afr. (Bruss.) 7: 201-224 (page 212, pl. 3, figs. 32-37 worker, queen, male described)
- ↑ Ziegler, Matt (April 14, 2020). "Bothriomyrmex crosi". AntMaps.