Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Symonston, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Symonston, ACT - 22 Aug 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Symonston, ACT - 22 Aug 2018
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 28 Aug 2018 MichaelMulvaney
Papyrius nitidus 28 Aug 2018 RobSpeirs

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Significant sighting

MichaelMulvaney noted:

28 Aug 2018

New location for this ant species

2 comments

   28 Aug 2018
Thanks Rob - Is the location accurate? Also please let me know if you see any Little Eagles flying in that area
RobSpeirs wrote:
   28 Aug 2018
The location is accurate. I only found them on two trees, however I didn't closely inspect all of the trees in the paddock. Will do re the Little Eagle.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 22 Aug 2018 02:32 PM Recorded on
  • RobSpeirs Recorded by

Additional information

  • Nests on the trunks of two old Blakely's Red Gums. Trees approx. 10 m apart. Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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