Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Fraser, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Fraser, ACT - 1 Apr 2021
Papyrius nitidus at Fraser, ACT - 1 Apr 2021
Papyrius nitidus at Fraser, ACT - 1 Apr 2021
Papyrius nitidus at Fraser, ACT - 1 Apr 2021
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 21 Apr 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Papyrius sp. (genus) 6 Apr 2021 MichaelMulvaney

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DU04 - Dunlop Nature Reserve Plot - part of small ant blue study

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   21 Apr 2021
ID confirmed by Jon lewis from collected specimens

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Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 1 Apr 2021 04:04 PM Recorded on
  • MichaelMulvaney Recorded by

Additional information

  • Nest on Eucalyptus blakleyi Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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