Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Dunlop, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Dunlop, ACT - 27 Mar 2019
Papyrius nitidus at Dunlop, ACT - 27 Mar 2019
Papyrius nitidus at Dunlop, ACT - 27 Mar 2019
Papyrius nitidus at Dunlop, ACT - 27 Mar 2019
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 27 Mar 2019 JonLewis
Papyrius nitidus 27 Mar 2019 John Brannan

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2 comments

JonLewis wrote:
   28 Mar 2019
Great photos of the ants!
John Brannan wrote:
   28 Mar 2019
All credit to Alison Milton, she took the photos.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 27 Mar 2019 02:30 PM Recorded on
  • John Brannan Recorded by

Additional information

  • Dodonea viscosa and Allocasuarina verticillata Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender

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