Papyrius sp (undescribed)

Hairy Coconut Ant at Jerrabomberra, NSW

Papyrius sp (undescribed) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 6 Nov 2019
Papyrius sp (undescribed) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 6 Nov 2019
Papyrius sp (undescribed) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 6 Nov 2019
Papyrius sp (undescribed) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 6 Nov 2019
Papyrius sp (undescribed) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 6 Nov 2019
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Identification history

Papyrius sp (undescribed) 9 Mar 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Papyrius nitidus 6 Nov 2019 JonLewis
Papyrius nitidus 6 Nov 2019 MattM

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A second colony. Found by Michael Mulvaney.

4 comments

   9 Mar 2021
Collection made of ants from which Jon Lewis provided an ID
MattM wrote:
   9 Mar 2021
Papyrius mulvaneyii
   9 Mar 2021
Except I'm going bald so associating me with the Hairy Coconut Ant would be a cruel joke
MattM wrote:
   9 Mar 2021
Hahahaha! I will endeavour to find the “Balding” coconut ant and name that one after you instead.

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