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

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