Papyrius sp. (genus)

A Coconut Ant at O'Connor, ACT

Papyrius sp. (genus) at O'Connor, ACT - 8 Aug 2022
Papyrius sp. (genus) at O'Connor, ACT - 8 Aug 2022
Papyrius sp. (genus) at O'Connor, ACT - 8 Aug 2022
Papyrius sp. (genus) at O'Connor, ACT - 8 Aug 2022
Papyrius sp. (genus) at O'Connor, ACT - 8 Aug 2022
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Identification history

Papyrius sp. (genus) 29 Aug 2022 JonLewis
Papyrius sp (undescribed) 8 Aug 2022 trevorpreston

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User's notes

Ants 3-4mm, under small piece of tin rubbish, smelled like coconuts.

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JonLewis wrote:
   29 Aug 2022
Hi Trevor, you are probably right about the species but I can't confirm it from the photos. Cheers, Jon

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Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 8 Aug 2022 01:02 PM Recorded on
  • trevorpreston Recorded by

Additional information

  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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