Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Deakin, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Deakin, ACT - suppressed
Papyrius nitidus at Deakin, ACT - suppressed
Papyrius nitidus at Deakin, ACT - suppressed
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 3 Dec 2018 MichaelMulvaney
Papyrius nitidus 30 Nov 2018 JackyF

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Active nest, ants in second and third photos. No activity seen in nearby foliage. This is the first time I have seen this nest.

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  • dead burnt gum stump Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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