Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Hughes, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Hughes, ACT - 16 Dec 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Hughes, ACT - 16 Dec 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Hughes, ACT - 16 Dec 2018
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 20 Dec 2018 MichaelMulvaney
Papyrius nitidus 16 Dec 2018 JackyF

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Active nest including in adjacent sapling. This is the first time I have reported this nest.

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  • dead gum logs and adjacent sapling Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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