Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Molonglo River Reserve

Papyrius nitidus at Molonglo River Reserve - suppressed
Papyrius nitidus at Molonglo River Reserve - suppressed
Papyrius nitidus at Molonglo River Reserve - suppressed
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Papyrius nitidus 23 Mar 2020 JonLewis
Papyrius nitidus 23 Mar 2020 SWishart

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Definitely smelt like coconut ants. We also saw the nest I reported on 14 August 2019 near the dam. Still lots of ants in it.

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  • Under the bark of a fallen tree Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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