Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Deakin, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Deakin, ACT - 30 Oct 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Deakin, ACT - 30 Oct 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Deakin, ACT - 30 Oct 2018
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 31 Oct 2018 MichaelMulvaney
Papyrius nitidus 30 Oct 2018 JackyF

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This coconut ant nest site has been recorded as a sighting previously. Adding this sighting to show the presence of empty pupae cases of unknown insect on stems of tree in which ants are nesting. Michael Mulvaney is looking into what insect they belong to.

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  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 30 Oct 2018 07:12 PM Recorded on
  • JackyF Recorded by

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  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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