Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Red Hill, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Red Hill, ACT - 3 Jun 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Red Hill, ACT - 3 Jun 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Red Hill, ACT - 3 Jun 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Red Hill, ACT - 3 Jun 2018
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 4 Jun 2018 MichaelMulvaney
Papyrius nitidus 4 Jun 2018 Ratcliffe

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   5 Jun 2018
Thanks Paul - a new location near red hill summit

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 3 Jun 2018 11:39 AM Recorded on
  • Ratcliffe Recorded by

Additional information

  • The ants were located in a dead tree stump and an adjacent fallen tree Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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