Papyrius sp. (genus)

1 A Coconut Ant at Karabar, NSW

Papyrius sp. (genus) at Karabar, NSW - 19 Jul 2022
Papyrius sp. (genus) at Karabar, NSW - 19 Jul 2022
Papyrius sp. (genus) at Karabar, NSW - 19 Jul 2022
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Identification history

Papyrius sp. (genus) 19 Jul 2022 JonLewis
Papyrius sp. (genus) 19 Jul 2022 roachie

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Ant nest in dead stump, made of bits of stick and rock. Ants smelled distinctly coconutty when squashed.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 19 Jul 2022 12:57 PM Recorded on
  • roachie Recorded by

Additional information

  • Eucalypt stump Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender

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