Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Deakin, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Deakin, ACT - 11 Nov 2019
Papyrius nitidus at Deakin, ACT - 11 Nov 2019
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Papyrius nitidus 13 Nov 2019 MichaelMulvaney
Papyrius nitidus 12 Nov 2019 JackyF

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Nest reported last year, still active, but no sign of ant activity on nearby saplings

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  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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