Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Yass River, NSW

Papyrius nitidus at Yass River, NSW - 14 Sep 2019
Papyrius nitidus at Yass River, NSW - 14 Sep 2019
Papyrius nitidus at Yass River, NSW - 14 Sep 2019
Papyrius nitidus at Yass River, NSW - 14 Sep 2019
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 14 Sep 2019 JonLewis
Papyrius nitidus 14 Sep 2019 SenexRugosus

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Smelled of coconut oil when squished. Three colonies found - this is colony 1.

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Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 14 Sep 2019 04:27 PM Recorded on
  • SenexRugosus Recorded by

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  • Old eucalyptus stump Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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