Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Red Hill, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Red Hill, ACT - 27 Nov 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Red Hill, ACT - 27 Nov 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Red Hill, ACT - 27 Nov 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Red Hill, ACT - 27 Nov 2018
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Papyrius nitidus 30 Nov 2018 MichaelMulvaney
Papyrius nitidus 28 Nov 2018 JackyF

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Spread out colony, ants visible in first three photos. I have not seen this colony before. Wayne F also knows location. No sign of ants on nearby gum foliage.

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  • group of fallen gum logs Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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