Camponotus purpureus Mayr, 1876: 62 (w.) AUSTRALIA (Queensland). Australasia.

Primary type information: Primary type material: syntype workers (number not stated). Primary type locality: Australia: Queensland, Peak Downs (no collector’s name). Primary type depository: NHMW. Primary type specimen: CASENT0910763.

Infrasubspecies

• C. s. p. cyanea (Forel, 1910)
• C. s. p. eremophilus Wheeler, 1915