Papyrius nitidus

1 Shining Coconut Ant at Throsby, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Throsby, ACT - 18 Feb 2019
Papyrius nitidus at Throsby, ACT - 18 Feb 2019
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 18 Feb 2019 MichaelMulvaney
Papyrius nitidus 18 Feb 2019 nathkay

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Significant sighting

MichaelMulvaney noted:

18 Feb 2019

1st record of coconut ant within the Goorooyaroo/Mullligans Flat complex

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SuziBond wrote:
   20 Feb 2019
Great record, thanks Nathan.

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 18 Feb 2019 08:56 AM Recorded on
  • nathkay Recorded by

Additional information

  • Also in adjacent euc. regen Associated plant
  • Nest building Breeding behaviour

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