Insects
Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)
Sighting 3571373

Papyrius sp (undescribed)

Hairy Coconut Ant at Symonston, ACT

Papyrius sp (undescribed) at Symonston, ACT - 18 Sep 2018
Papyrius sp (undescribed) at Symonston, ACT - 18 Sep 2018
Papyrius sp (undescribed) at Symonston, ACT - 18 Sep 2018
Papyrius sp (undescribed) at Symonston, ACT - 18 Sep 2018
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Identification history

Papyrius sp (undescribed) 19 May 2021 JonLewis
Papyrius nitidus 20 Sep 2018 JonLewis
Papyrius nitidus 20 Sep 2018 SWishart

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User's notes

Following CNM advice, we squashed one to test its scent - overpoweringly coconut (which I really like).

2 comments

JonLewis wrote:
   21 Sep 2018
Another nice photo. Thanks!
JonLewis wrote:
   19 May 2021
Review of photos shows hairs on gaster. Identification updated.

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Tolpis barbata (Yellow Hawkweed) at Symonston, ACT - 11 Nov 2016 by HarveyPerkins
Trametes coccinea (Scarlet Bracket) at Symonston, ACT - 4 Jul 2016 by RyuCallaway
Lepista nuda (Wood Blewit) at Symonston, ACT - 4 Jul 2016 by RyuCallaway
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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 18 Sep 2018 11:13 AM Recorded on
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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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