Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Majura, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Majura, ACT - 15 Jul 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Majura, ACT - 15 Jul 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Majura, ACT - 15 Jul 2018
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Papyrius nitidus 16 Jul 2018 MichaelMulvaney

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Spent three hours searching for coconut ants in Campbell Park Yellow Box - Blakely's Red gum Woodland found three nests at two locations - would appreciate any further sightings

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  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 15 Jul 2018 02:17 PM Recorded on
  • MichaelMulvaney Recorded by

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  • Nest in stump and fallen Yellow Box log also nest material at base of nearby Yellow box sapling Associated plant

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