Papyrius sp. (genus)
A Coconut Ant at Molonglo Valley, ACT
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| Papyrius sp. (genus) | JonLewis | 4 Feb 2022 | |
| Papyrius sp. (genus) | CathB | 4 Feb 2022 |
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Could this be the hairy coconut ant?
1 comment
4 Feb 2022
Hi Cath, it could be the hairy species but can't be quite sure from these photos. Cheers, Jon
Location information
- Maps Aranda Bushland
- Places Molonglo Valley, ACT
Sighting information
- 16 - 100 Abundance
- CathB Recorded by
- Eucalyptus mannifera Associated plant
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
Collections
- CathB Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Papyrius sp. (genus) Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) Insects
Species information
- Papyrius sp. (genus) Scientific name
- A Coconut Ant Common name
- Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1006.19m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Papyrius sp.
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