Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Griffith, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Griffith, ACT - 18 May 2021
Papyrius nitidus at Griffith, ACT - 18 May 2021
Papyrius nitidus at Griffith, ACT - 18 May 2021
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 19 May 2021 JonLewis
Papyrius nitidus 18 May 2021 roymcd

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4 nests observed on four young native trees. One ant sacrificed 'for the greater good' to confirm the distinctive coconut smell. Amazing that these little guys are hanging on in an urban nature reserve.

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JonLewis wrote:
   19 May 2021
And looking pretty happy too! Cheers, Jon

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  • 4 Abundance
  • 18 May 2021 03:37 PM Recorded on
  • roymcd Recorded by

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  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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