Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Coree, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Coree, ACT - 11 Nov 2021
Papyrius nitidus at Coree, ACT - 11 Nov 2021
Papyrius nitidus at Coree, ACT - 11 Nov 2021
Papyrius nitidus at Coree, ACT - 11 Nov 2021
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 11 Nov 2021 AlisonMilton
Papyrius nitidus 11 Nov 2021 Kurt

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User's notes

First noticed signs of a nest on the stump but then found them all around under the rocks where I was kneeling! A bit unusual?

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AlisonMilton wrote:
   11 Nov 2021
No. These ants are known to nest in rocks.

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Sighting information

  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 11 Nov 2021 10:31 AM Recorded on
  • Kurt Recorded by

Additional information

  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Nest building Breeding behaviour

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