Papyrius sp (undescribed)

Hairy Coconut Ant at Hawker, ACT

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Papyrius sp (undescribed) JonLewis 19 May 2021
Papyrius nitidus JonLewis 5 Oct 2019
Papyrius nitidus AlisonMilton 4 Oct 2019

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Within metres of sighting 4184235. Dozens of colonies over an est. area of over 25,000 sq m. John took a number of way points to define the area. One log only had emerging winged females (photo 5). Possibly up to 50 winged ants.

3 comments

   6 Oct 2019
Great photos Alison!
   6 Oct 2019
Thanks
   19 May 2021
Review of photos shows hairs on gaster and underside of head. ID updated.

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  • 1,001 - 10,000 Abundance
  • 1 Oct 2019 11:31 AM Recorded on
  • AlisonMilton Recorded by
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender

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