Bothroponera mayri Emery, 1887f: 443 (diagnosis in key, footnote) (w.) AUSTRALIA (Queensland). Australasia.

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 piliventris Smith, 1858a (now Pseudoneoponera piliventris), sensu Mayr, 1876: 87 (misidentification).