Papyrius sp. (genus)

A Coconut Ant at Macarthur, ACT

Papyrius sp. (genus) at Macarthur, ACT - 13 Aug 2021
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Identification history

Papyrius sp. (genus) 17 Aug 2021 JonLewis
Papyrius nitidus 13 Aug 2021 RAllen

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New location. Under powerlines.

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JonLewis wrote:
   17 Aug 2021
Hi RAllen, you are probably right about the ID, but P. nitidus and the undescribed species are hard to tell apart in the field, so I've recorded this at the genus level rather than species. Great to have new locations though! Cheers, Jon

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 13 Aug 2021 01:21 PM Recorded on
  • RAllen Recorded by

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  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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