Ponera augusta Taylor, 1967a: 68, figs. 35, 59, 60 (w.) NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea). Australasia.

Primary type information: Type-material: holotype worker. Type-locality: Papua New Guinea: Aiyura, Eastern Highlands, 1900 m., vi.1962, acc. 2130, berlese sample leafmold, disturbed rainforest (R.W. Taylor). Type-depository: MCZC. Secondary type information: Paratype-material: 5 paratype workers. Paratype-locality: same as for holotype. Paratype-depositories: ANIC, BMNH, BPBM, MCZC.