Chalcoponera metallica var. carbonaria Wheeler, 1934d: 139 (w.) AUSTRALIA (Western Australia: Rottnest I.). Australasia.

Primary type information: Type-material: syntype workers (number not stated; “numerous specimens”). Type-localities: Australia: Western Australia, Rottnest I., White Hill, 23.x.1931 (W.M. Wheeler), Rottnest I., Tourist’s Camp Reserve, 24.x.1931 (W.M. Wheeler), and Rottnest I., “west end of the island” (Glauert). Type-depository: MCZC.