Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Cook, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2019
Papyrius nitidus at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2019
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 29 Nov 2019 JonLewis
Papyrius nitidus 29 Nov 2019 CathB

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Attending scale, presumably Eriococcus coriaceus, on E. blakelyi.

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JonLewis wrote:
   30 Nov 2019
Thanks for the photos of the insects they are attending Cath - all really useful. Cheers, Jon

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  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 24 Nov 2019 05:10 PM Recorded on
  • CathB Recorded by

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  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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