Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at O'Malley, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at O'Malley, ACT - 1 Sep 2019
Papyrius nitidus at O'Malley, ACT - 1 Sep 2019
Papyrius nitidus at O'Malley, ACT - 1 Sep 2019
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Papyrius nitidus 1 Sep 2019 Mike

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I thought this was an old weather-beaten nest but the ants were active when I knocked on the log.

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Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 1 Sep 2019 10:24 AM Recorded on
  • Mike Recorded by

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  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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