Papyrius nitidus

1 Shining Coconut Ant at Deakin, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Deakin, ACT - 31 Oct 2019
Papyrius nitidus at Deakin, ACT - 31 Oct 2019
Papyrius nitidus at Deakin, ACT - 31 Oct 2019
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 31 Oct 2019 JonLewis
Papyrius nitidus 31 Oct 2019 LisaH

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Coconut ants tending . . . something . . . (found by CNM JackyF)

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Sighting information

  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 31 Oct 2019 01:33 PM Recorded on
  • LisaH Recorded by

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Nest building Breeding behaviour

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