Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Holt, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Holt, ACT - 15 Sep 2021
Papyrius nitidus at Holt, ACT - 15 Sep 2021
Papyrius nitidus at Holt, ACT - 15 Sep 2021
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Papyrius nitidus 18 Sep 2021 JonLewis
Papyrius nitidus 18 Sep 2021 Christine

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JonLewis wrote:
   18 Sep 2021
Hi Christine, happy to confirm the P. nitidus, but in the two photos with the leafhopper the ant looks like Iridomyrmex rufoniger. Can you do this as a separate sighting? Cheers, Jon

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  • Gum Tree Hoppers. Associated Insect
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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