Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Red Hill, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Red Hill, ACT - 2 Jan 2019
Papyrius nitidus at Red Hill, ACT - 2 Jan 2019
Papyrius nitidus at Red Hill, ACT - 2 Jan 2019
Papyrius nitidus at Red Hill, ACT - 2 Jan 2019
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 3 Jan 2019 JonLewis
Papyrius nitidus 2 Jan 2019 JackyF

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Active nest, ants visible, eg see photo 2. This is the first time I have reported this nest.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 2 Jan 2019 06:32 PM Recorded on
  • JackyF Recorded by

Additional information

  • dead gum logs, did not see any activity in nearby saplings Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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