Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Deakin, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Deakin, ACT - 17 Dec 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Deakin, ACT - 17 Dec 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Deakin, ACT - 17 Dec 2018
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 20 Dec 2018 MichaelMulvaney
Papyrius nitidus 17 Dec 2018 JackyF

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Coconut ant nest in log, some ants visible. No activity seen in nearby saplings. I think this is a new location for coconut ant nests. I could not find any others nearby.

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Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 17 Dec 2018 03:20 PM Recorded on
  • JackyF Recorded by

Additional information

  • dead gum log Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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