Papyrius sp. (genus)

A Coconut Ant at Holt, ACT

Papyrius sp. (genus) at Holt, ACT - suppressed

Papyrius sp. (genus) at Holt, ACT - suppressed

Papyrius sp. (genus) at Holt, ACT - suppressed

Papyrius sp. (genus) at Holt, ACT - suppressed

Papyrius sp. (genus) at Holt, ACT - suppressed

Papyrius sp. (genus) at Holt, ACT - suppressed

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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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Location information

Maps Kama Molonglo River Reserve
Places Holt, ACT

Sighting information

16 - 100 Abundance
Kurt Recorded by
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Kurt Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) Insects

Additional information

Less than 5mm Animal size

Species information

Papyrius sp. (genus) Scientific name
A Coconut Ant Common name
Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
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Synonyms
Papyrius sp.

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