Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Symonston, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Symonston, ACT - 12 Jul 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Symonston, ACT - 12 Jul 2018
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 12 Jul 2018 MichaelMulvaney
Papyrius nitidus 12 Jul 2018 JackyF

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User's notes

Definitely coconut ants, very small brown ants with strong coconut smell when squashed. Only a few outside nest. Sorry I did my best to get clear photo of them with phone.

2 comments

   13 Jul 2018
Thanks Jacky - much appreciated
Mike wrote:
   13 Jul 2018
There are several nests nearby.

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  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 12 Jul 2018 10:39 AM Recorded on
  • JackyF Recorded by

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  • nest in dead gum stump Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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