Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Dunlop, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Dunlop, ACT - 5 Nov 2019
Papyrius nitidus at Dunlop, ACT - 5 Nov 2019
Papyrius nitidus at Dunlop, ACT - 5 Nov 2019
Papyrius nitidus at Dunlop, ACT - 5 Nov 2019
Papyrius nitidus at Dunlop, ACT - 5 Nov 2019
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 6 Nov 2019 JonLewis
Papyrius nitidus 6 Nov 2019 CathB

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New location. Carton material in three different trees and many ants foraging on the ground. They seemed to be using holes in the ground and underground tunnels that had partly collapsed and were therefore visible.

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  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 5 Nov 2019 05:59 PM Recorded on
  • CathB Recorded by

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  • Eucalyptus blakelyi Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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