Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Red Hill, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Red Hill, ACT - 9 Dec 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Red Hill, ACT - 9 Dec 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Red Hill, ACT - 9 Dec 2018
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 23 Dec 2018 MichaelMulvaney
Papyrius nitidus 9 Dec 2018 JackyF

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Active coconut ant nest in new location for me. Ants were active when I spotted this nest yesterday evening but they were not in evidence this morning, probably due to the hot weather.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 9 Dec 2018 10:35 AM Recorded on
  • JackyF Recorded by

Additional information

  • dead logs. No saplings close by. Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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