Primary type information:
Type-material: syntype workers (number not stated). Type-locality: Australia: Queensland, Peak Downs, Rockhampton, and Brisbane. Type-depositories: MSNG, NHMW.
Type notes:
This species was based upon material of Bothroponera piliventrisSmith, 1858a (now Pseudoneoponera piliventris), sensuMayr, 1876: 87 (misidentification).