Aenictus schneirlai Wilson, 1964a: 479, figs. 49, 50 (w.) NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea). Australasia.

Primary type information: Primary type material: holotype worker. Primary type locality: Papua New Guinea: Bubia, 13 km. NW Lae, 1955, no. 1079 (E.O. Wilson). Primary type depository: MCZC. Secondary type information: Secondary type material: 8 paratype workers. Secondary type locality: same as for holotype.