Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Red Hill, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Red Hill, ACT - suppressed
Papyrius nitidus at Red Hill, ACT - suppressed
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 29 Dec 2018 MichaelMulvaney
Papyrius nitidus 27 Dec 2018 JackyF

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Active nest in sapling about 15m from previously reported nests. Coconut ants confirmed by Suzi Bond, who was with us, but no sign of butterfly activity.

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

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