Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Red Hill, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Red Hill, ACT - 31 Dec 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Red Hill, ACT - 31 Dec 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Red Hill, ACT - 31 Dec 2018
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Papyrius nitidus 31 Dec 2018 MichaelMulvaney
Papyrius nitidus 31 Dec 2018 JackyF

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Coconut ant nest, ants active in nearby small gum tree, see second photo. Smelt like coconut ants. This is a new nest location for me.

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 31 Dec 2018 03:18 PM Recorded on
  • JackyF Recorded by

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  • dead gum logs and nearby small gum tree Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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