Papyrius nitidus

1 Shining Coconut Ant at Hughes, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Hughes, ACT - 24 Oct 2019
Papyrius nitidus at Hughes, ACT - 24 Oct 2019
Papyrius nitidus at Hughes, ACT - 24 Oct 2019
Papyrius nitidus at Hughes, ACT - 24 Oct 2019
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 24 Oct 2019 JonLewis
Papyrius nitidus 24 Oct 2019 JackyF

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Coconut ants tending eggs, I think. Hoped it was butterfly eggs, but I think from photo 3 something less exciting. Photo 1 was about 1.2m from ground, photos 2 and 3 about 30cm. Nest reported in 2018 as Sighting 3876082

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LisaH wrote:
   27 Oct 2019
Great photo!

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  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 24 Oct 2019 01:41 PM Recorded on
  • JackyF Recorded by

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

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