Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Paddys River, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Nov 2016
Papyrius nitidus at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Nov 2016
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 20 Sep 2018 MichaelMulvaney
Papyrius nitidus 20 Sep 2018 michaelb
Papyrius sp. (genus) 11 Mar 2018 michaelb
Unidentified 24 Dec 2016 michaelb

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This sighting is for the ants - size about 5mm - scale insects separate; on the western side of the Murrumbidgee River, north of Tharwa.

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michaelb wrote:
   11 Mar 2018
Also see:
http://canberra.naturemapr.org/Community/Sightings/Details/3368292

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  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 30 Nov 2016 06:53 PM Recorded on
  • michaelb Recorded by

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  • Apple Box? Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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