Papyrius nitidus

1 Shining Coconut Ant at Tharwa, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Tharwa, ACT - 21 Feb 2019
Papyrius nitidus at Tharwa, ACT - 21 Feb 2019
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Papyrius nitidus 21 Feb 2019 MichaelMulvaney
Papyrius nitidus 21 Feb 2019 gregbaines

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Significant sighting

MichaelMulvaney noted:

21 Feb 2019

First record of this ant species in the Paddy's River Area

User's notes

Had the characteristic coconut smell when crushed

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  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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