Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Paddys River, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Mar 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Mar 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Mar 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Mar 2018
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 10 Apr 2018 michaelb
Papyrius nitidus 9 Apr 2018 michaelb

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I did the crush test and the ant smelt of coconut.......... on the western side of the Murrumbidgee River, north of Tharwa.

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michaelb wrote:
   4 Sep 2018
I've added a photo of a nearby stump which appears to be part of the same colony, being about 15 metres from the tree.

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Sighting information

  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 25 Mar 2018 07:44 PM Recorded on
  • michaelb Recorded by

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  • Eucalyptus viminalis Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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