Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Hackett, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Hackett, ACT - 10 Nov 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Hackett, ACT - 10 Nov 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Hackett, ACT - 10 Nov 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Hackett, ACT - 10 Nov 2018
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 11 Nov 2018 MichaelMulvaney
Papyrius nitidus 11 Nov 2018 liambanyer

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Two colonies of Coconut Ants on nearby tree stumps Smelled of Coconut Oil when disturbed

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Sighting information

  • 1,001 - 10,000 Abundance
  • 10 Nov 2018 01:24 PM Recorded on
  • liambanyer Recorded by

Additional information

  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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