Papyrius sp. (genus)

A Coconut Ant at Holt, ACT

Papyrius sp. (genus) at Holt, ACT - 21 Sep 2021
Papyrius sp. (genus) at Holt, ACT - 21 Sep 2021
Papyrius sp. (genus) at Holt, ACT - 21 Sep 2021
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Identification history

Papyrius sp. (genus) 24 Sep 2021 JonLewis
Papyrius nitidus 23 Sep 2021 Kurt

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2 comments

JonLewis wrote:
   24 Sep 2021
Hi Kurt, this certainly looks like Papyrius but I can't be sure which species, so I've IDed it at the genus level. Cheers, Jon
Kurt wrote:
   24 Sep 2021
Thanks Jon, I didn’t want to disturb them so couldn’t see any activity but will check another day when some ants are about. Cheers, Kurt

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Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 21 Sep 2021 11:00 AM Recorded on
  • Kurt Recorded by

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  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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