Papyrius nitidus

1 Shining Coconut Ant at Deakin, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Deakin, ACT - 30 Jul 2019
Papyrius nitidus at Deakin, ACT - 30 Jul 2019
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 31 Jul 2019 JonLewis
Podomyrma gratiosa 30 Jul 2019 kieranh

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One of a number of winged individuals in recorded coconut ant colony- presumably readying for nuptial flight?. Light showers the day before.

2 comments

kieranh wrote:
   31 Jul 2019
oops- I meant to mark it as Papyrus nitida KH
JonLewis wrote:
   31 Jul 2019
All good kieranh! Cheers, Jon

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 30 Jul 2019 03:03 PM Recorded on
  • kieranh Recorded by

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender

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