Papyrius nitidus

1 Shining Coconut Ant at Hughes, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Hughes, ACT - 27 Feb 2021
Papyrius nitidus at Hughes, ACT - 27 Feb 2021
Papyrius nitidus at Hughes, ACT - 27 Feb 2021
Papyrius nitidus at Hughes, ACT - 27 Feb 2021
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Papyrius nitidus 4 Mar 2021 JonLewis
Papyrius nitidus 4 Mar 2021 JackyF

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Colony in sawn eucalypt logs first reported by Kieranh in winter 2019 (sighiting 4230826?), still going strong. Eucalypt saplings nearby (Red Hill Regenerator plantings) now 1 - 1.5m high so this site in worth watching next year.

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Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 27 Feb 2021 01:39 PM Recorded on
  • JackyF Recorded by

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  • Eucalypt logs Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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