Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Holt, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Holt, ACT - 5 Dec 2020
Papyrius nitidus at Holt, ACT - 5 Dec 2020
Papyrius nitidus at Holt, ACT - 5 Dec 2020
Papyrius nitidus at Holt, ACT - 5 Dec 2020
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 6 Dec 2020 JonLewis
Papyrius nitidus 6 Dec 2020 CathB

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Ants had attacked an emerging cicada

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JonLewis wrote:
   6 Dec 2020
A bit gruesome but a very interesting sighting. Jon

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Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 5 Dec 2020 08:23 AM Recorded on
  • CathB Recorded by

Additional information

  • Eucalyptus blakelyi Associated plant
  • Cicada prey Associated Insect
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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