Papyrius nitidus

1 Shining Coconut Ant at Deakin, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Deakin, ACT - 24 Jul 2019
Papyrius nitidus at Deakin, ACT - 24 Jul 2019
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Papyrius nitidus 24 Jul 2019 JonLewis
Papyrius nitidus 24 Jul 2019 JackyF

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In a group of cut-down logs about 10m from the active nest reported by Ratcliffe recently. This nest was not very active and I only saw one ant.

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 24 Jul 2019 03:34 PM Recorded on
  • JackyF Recorded by

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  • cut-down gum log Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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