Rhytidoponera chalybeae is a monogynous ant species. The colony size can reach up to 500 workers, and their development rate is medium. The queen measures 7-8mm, while the workers measure 4-7mm. The ants have an iridescent purple orange-red color, with dark purple being dominant. Their nutrition consists of food insects, syrup, fruit, vegetables, jelly, and coconut water.