Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Symonston, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Symonston, ACT - 22 May 2018
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Papyrius nitidus 22 May 2018 MichaelMulvaney
Papyrius nitidus 22 May 2018 Mike

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Four eucalyptus saplings and cut stump with nest at bottom of each. Distinctive coconut odour.

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  • 5 Abundance
  • 22 May 2018 03:37 PM Recorded on
  • Mike Recorded by

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