Classification
Species counts from Australian Faunal Directory
Order Hymenoptera - Wasps, Ants, Bees and Sawflies, 12202 named species in Australia
Family Formicidae - Ants, 1467 named species in Australia
Subfamily Myrmicinae - not to be confused with Myrmeciinae
Genus Chelaner (synonym Monomorium)
Species Chelaner rubriceps