Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Cook, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Cook, ACT - 1 Oct 2019
Papyrius nitidus at Cook, ACT - 1 Oct 2019
Papyrius nitidus at Cook, ACT - 1 Oct 2019
Papyrius nitidus at Cook, ACT - 1 Oct 2019
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 2 Oct 2019 roymcd
Papyrius nitidus 2 Oct 2019 CathB

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Huge numbers of ants, including many alates, all over a large fallen branch where I have only seen them in much smaller numbers before (sighting 3570122)

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Sighting information

  • 1,001 - 10,000 Abundance
  • 1 Oct 2019 02:04 PM Recorded on
  • CathB Recorded by

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender

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