Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Aranda, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Aranda, ACT - 5 Dec 2020
Papyrius nitidus at Aranda, ACT - 5 Dec 2020
Papyrius nitidus at Aranda, ACT - 5 Dec 2020
Papyrius nitidus at Aranda, ACT - 5 Dec 2020
Papyrius nitidus at Aranda, 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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More carnivorous coconut ants attacking a ?beetle larva and others with remains of what looks like another beetle. Nest at base of a large E. rossii.

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Sighting information

  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 5 Dec 2020 07:46 AM Recorded on
  • CathB Recorded by

Additional information

  • Eucalyptus rossii Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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