Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Garran, ACT

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

Papyrius nitidus 2 Dec 2018 MichaelMulvaney
Papyrius nitidus 2 Dec 2018 JackyF

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Small apparently isolated nest on exposed hilltop, some ants visible. Rob Parnell may have better photos showing ants: this entry is just to get an accurate geolocation for the nest.

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  • small gum sapling Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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