Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Deakin, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Deakin, ACT - 7 Jan 2021
Papyrius nitidus at Deakin, ACT - 7 Jan 2021
Papyrius nitidus at Deakin, ACT - 7 Jan 2021
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Papyrius nitidus 10 Jan 2021 AlisonMilton
Papyrius nitidus 10 Jan 2021 JackyF

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Harvesting what looked like tiny scale insects. About 10m from sighting 4366351.

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Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 7 Jan 2021 03:04 PM Recorded on
  • JackyF Recorded by

Additional information

  • Eucalyptus sapling Associated plant
  • scale Associated Insect
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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