Papyrius nitidus

2 Shining Coconut Ant at Whitlam, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Whitlam, ACT - 14 Aug 2019
Papyrius nitidus at Whitlam, ACT - 14 Aug 2019
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 15 Aug 2019 JonLewis
Papyrius nitidus 14 Aug 2019 SWishart

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Significant sighting

MichaelMulvaney noted:

15 Aug 2019

1st record from Kama Nature reserve of this species

User's notes

Under a log - I couldn't see the usual cover but as I thought they might be coconut ants, I squashed one. Definitely had the coconut smell.

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Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 14 Aug 2019 01:04 PM Recorded on
  • SWishart Recorded by

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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