Acanthostichus quirozi MacKay, 1996: 164–165.
Holotype (worker): MEXICO: VERACRUZ: San Andrés Tuxtla, 28/VIII/1992, L. Quiróz coll.// En pastizal.
Conservation status: Complete, well preserved.
Note: This material was donated to the IEXA by William P. Mackay years after its description.