| Type name | Calometopus luridus Arrow, 1922 |
| Type | Holotype |
| Museum | The Natural History Museum, London | Correct name | Calometopus luridus Arrow, 1922 |
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| Collector | S.E. Neave |
| Collection date | 30-X-1913 |
| Country | Malawi |
| Region | Mulanje |
| Locality | Mlanje |
| Latitude / Longitude | -16.0254 ; 35.504
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