Papyrius sp (undescribed)

Hairy Coconut Ant at Symonston, ACT

Papyrius sp (undescribed) at Symonston, ACT - 18 Sep 2018 11:13 AM

Papyrius sp (undescribed) at Symonston, ACT - 18 Sep 2018 11:13 AM

Papyrius sp (undescribed) at Symonston, ACT - 18 Sep 2018 11:13 AM

Papyrius sp (undescribed) at Symonston, ACT - 18 Sep 2018 11:13 AM

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Identification history

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

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User's notes

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

2 comments

JonLewis wrote:

21 Sep 2018

Another nice photo. Thanks!

JonLewis wrote:

19 May 2021

Review of photos shows hairs on gaster. Identification updated.

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Location information

Coordinates 149.140697 -35.356692
Altitude 645.2m
Maps Callum Brae
Places Symonston, ACT

Sighting information

16 - 100 Abundance
18 Sep 2018 11:13 AM Recorded on
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Insects Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) SWishart Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr

Additional information

5mm to 12mm Animal size

Species information

Papyrius sp (undescribed) Scientific name
Hairy Coconut Ant Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 733.09m Recorded at altitude
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