Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Symonston, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Symonston, ACT - suppressed

Papyrius nitidus at Symonston, ACT - suppressed

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Identification history

	Papyrius nitidus	16 Aug 2019	MichaelMulvaney
	Papyrius nitidus	15 Aug 2019	Mike

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This nest has been disturbed. A piece of wood has been pulled out and is sitting on top.

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MichaelMulvaney wrote:

16 Aug 2019

Thanks Mike - can you let us know if you observe any other disturbance

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Location information

Maps Callum Brae
Places Symonston, ACT

Sighting information

16 - 100 Abundance
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Insects Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) Mike Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr

Additional information

Less than 5mm Animal size

Species information

Papyrius nitidus Scientific name
Shining Coconut Ant Common name
Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
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