Papyrius nitidus

1 Shining Coconut Ant at Deakin, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Deakin, ACT - suppressed
Papyrius nitidus at Deakin, ACT - suppressed
Papyrius nitidus at Deakin, ACT - suppressed
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Papyrius nitidus 3 May 2020 JonLewis
Papyrius nitidus 3 May 2020 JackyF

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Extensive Coconut Ant nest in log, a few ants in view including two with wings (one at hole entrance, one at bottom left of photo 3). Nearest saplings more than 2m away.

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  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour

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