Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Symonston, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Symonston, ACT - 19 Jul 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Symonston, ACT - 19 Jul 2018
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 20 Jul 2018 MichaelMulvaney
Papyrius nitidus 19 Jul 2018 JackyF

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third of four small nests close by in sawn-off saplings near track, others reported separately

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Sighting information

  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 19 Jul 2018 10:54 AM Recorded on
  • JackyF Recorded by

Additional information

  • nest in sawn-off sapling Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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