Papyrius sp. (genus)

A Coconut Ant at Macarthur, ACT

Papyrius sp. (genus) at Macarthur, ACT - 13 Aug 2021
Papyrius sp. (genus) at Macarthur, ACT - 13 Aug 2021
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. Coupled of winged ants present.

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JonLewis wrote:
   17 Aug 2021
Hi RAllen, same ID problem here - your ID is probably right, but it's hard to be sure. And even though you have a picture of a winged ant, it's a male rather than a queen, and the differences between the males of the two species are much less obvious than on the queens. Cheers, Jon

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  • 200 Abundance
  • 13 Aug 2021 01:22 PM Recorded on
  • RAllen Recorded by

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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