Papyrius nitidus

1 Shining Coconut Ant at Deakin, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Deakin, ACT - 3 May 2020
Papyrius nitidus at Deakin, ACT - 3 May 2020
Papyrius nitidus at Deakin, ACT - 3 May 2020
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 3 May 2020 JonLewis
Papyrius nitidus 3 May 2020 JackyF

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Extensive Coconut Ant nest in log, a few ants in view including two with wings (one at hole entrance, one at bottom left of photo 3). Nearest saplings more than 2m away.

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Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 3 May 2020 04:44 PM Recorded on
  • JackyF Recorded by

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  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour

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