Papyrius nitidus

1 Shining Coconut Ant at Symonston, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Symonston, ACT - 29 Jun 2020
Papyrius nitidus at Symonston, ACT - 29 Jun 2020
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 30 Jun 2020 Mike

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Coconut ant nest but none visible.

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Mike wrote:
   30 Jun 2020
This seems to be the nest photographed in March 2018 https://canberra.naturemapr.org/Sightings/3393761.

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 29 Jun 2020 04:16 PM Recorded on
  • Mike Recorded by

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  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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