Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Holt, ACT

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

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Ants had attacked an emerging cicada

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

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • CathB Recorded by
  • Eucalyptus blakelyi Associated plant
  • Cicada prey Associated animal
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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