Carebara castanea is a species of ant from the Myrmicinae subfamily.

The scientific name of this species was first published in 1858 by Smith.

[1][2] It is found in Thailand, Laos, and China.

Carebara castanea is consumed by humans in northern Thailand.

[3][4] It is locally known as maeng man (แมงมัน), or subterranean ant.