Ectatomma punctata Smith, 1858a: 104 (w.) AUSTRALIA (South Australia). Australasia.

Primary type information: Primary type material: 2 syntype workers. Primary type locality: Australia: South Australia, Port Lincoln, “52/110” (no collector’s name). Primary type depository: BMNH. Primary type specimen: CASENT0900520. Type notes: BMNH accessions register 1852, no. 110, gives “Australia (Port Lincoln). Zool. Society” (Bolton (unpublished notes) 1978).