Papyrius sp (undescribed)

Hairy Coconut Ant at Symonston, ACT

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Papyrius sp (undescribed) JonLewis 19 May 2021
Papyrius nitidus JonLewis 20 Sep 2018
Papyrius nitidus SWishart 20 Sep 2018

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Following CNM advice, we squashed one to test its scent - overpoweringly coconut (which I really like).

2 comments

   21 Sep 2018
Another nice photo. Thanks!
   19 May 2021
Review of photos shows hairs on gaster. Identification updated.

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 18 Sep 2018 11:13 AM Recorded on
  • SWishart Recorded by
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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