Papyrius sp (undescribed)

Hairy Coconut Ant at Karabar, NSW

Papyrius sp (undescribed) at Karabar, NSW - 1 Nov 2022
Papyrius sp (undescribed) at Karabar, NSW - 1 Nov 2022
Papyrius sp (undescribed) at Karabar, NSW - 1 Nov 2022
Papyrius sp (undescribed) at Karabar, NSW - 1 Nov 2022
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Identification history

Papyrius sp (undescribed) 1 Nov 2022 JonLewis
Papyrius sp. (genus) 1 Nov 2022 JonLewis
Papyrius sp. (genus) 1 Nov 2022 roachie

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Ant smelt distinctly coconutty when squashed. Looks like they've taken over an old termite mound. Lots of ants.

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  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 1 Nov 2022 12:47 PM Recorded on
  • roachie Recorded by

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