Papyrius nitidus

1 Shining Coconut Ant at Cook, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Cook, ACT - 16 Sep 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Cook, ACT - 16 Sep 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Cook, ACT - 16 Sep 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Cook, ACT - 16 Sep 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Cook, ACT - 16 Sep 2018
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Papyrius nitidus 17 Sep 2018 MichaelMulvaney
Papyrius nitidus 17 Sep 2018 CathB

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Ants in fallen timber at last! Not much nest material visible, but ants have characteristic coconut smell. Surrounding area burnt in March 2018, but this patch spared.

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  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 16 Sep 2018 01:03 PM Recorded on
  • CathB Recorded by

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  • Fallen timber Associated plant

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