Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Molonglo River Reserve

Papyrius nitidus at Molonglo River Reserve - 20 Mar 2020
Papyrius nitidus at Molonglo River Reserve - 20 Mar 2020
Papyrius nitidus at Molonglo River Reserve - 20 Mar 2020
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 23 Mar 2020 JonLewis
Papyrius nitidus 23 Mar 2020 SWishart

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Definitely smelt like coconut ants. We also saw the nest I reported on 14 August 2019 near the dam. Still lots of ants in it.

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 20 Mar 2020 11:30 AM Recorded on
  • SWishart Recorded by

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  • Under the bark of a fallen tree Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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