Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Symonston, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Symonston, ACT - 3 Oct 2018
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Papyrius nitidus 3 Oct 2018 Mike
Papyrius nitidus 3 Oct 2018 Mike

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Mike wrote:
   4 Oct 2018
The barbed wire doesn't mean the ants are imprisoned. This is an old fence post they are using as a nest.

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 3 Oct 2018 11:09 AM Recorded on
  • Mike Recorded by

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