Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Red Hill, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Red Hill, ACT - 24 Mar 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Red Hill, ACT - 24 Mar 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Red Hill, ACT - 24 Mar 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Red Hill, ACT - 24 Mar 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Red Hill, ACT - 24 Mar 2018
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Papyrius nitidus 24 Mar 2018 MichaelMulvaney

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Small Colony on small log and in nearby eucalyptus saplings. No ants seen in Hickory Wattle (Acacia implexa).

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Sighting information

  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 24 Mar 2018 03:12 PM Recorded on
  • MichaelMulvaney Recorded by

Additional information

  • Eucalyptus blakleyi. Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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