Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Hawker, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Hawker, ACT - 28 Aug 2019
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 28 Aug 2019 JonLewis
Papyrius nitidus 28 Aug 2019 AlisonMilton

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Suzi, The coconut ants at the Pinnacle are active again with several winged females emerging. Only checked one site so far but will check the others, perhaps this week.

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Mike wrote:
   29 Aug 2019
There is quite a range of activity in nests I have checked recently. Some show no activity but others are busy.

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  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 28 Aug 2019 02:01 PM Recorded on
  • AlisonMilton Recorded by

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender

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