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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I think this nest has been recorded previously, or possibly one close by. Second and third photos show ants. Foliage of nest tree very badly damaged, possibly these ants or others are "farming" sap-sucking insects. Smaller black ants also present.

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  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 30 Oct 2018 11:51 AM Recorded on
  • JackyF Recorded by

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  • gum Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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