Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Hughes, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Hughes, ACT - 9 Jan 2019
Papyrius nitidus at Hughes, ACT - 9 Jan 2019
Papyrius nitidus at Hughes, ACT - 9 Jan 2019
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 10 Jan 2019 MichaelMulvaney
Papyrius nitidus 10 Jan 2019 JackyF

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Active coconut ant nest in old gum tree, not as busy as the two nests in small saplings nearby, reported as separate sightings

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Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 9 Jan 2019 05:58 PM Recorded on
  • JackyF Recorded by

Additional information

  • old gum tree (photo 3) Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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