Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Coree, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Coree, ACT - 19 Jan 2023
Papyrius nitidus at Coree, ACT - 19 Jan 2023
Papyrius nitidus at Coree, ACT - 19 Jan 2023
Papyrius nitidus at Coree, ACT - 19 Jan 2023
Papyrius nitidus at Coree, ACT - 19 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 20 Jan 2023 AlisonMilton
Unidentified 20 Jan 2023 Jimmyjamjimbles

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Ants around 5-6mm redish head and thorax, darker abdomen. Collecting plant debris and climbing up and placing onto top of a fence post and an adjacent tree stump. Looks similar to Argentine Ant. On walk from shepards lookout to gruners view.

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  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 19 Jan 2023 06:07 PM Recorded on
  • Jimmyjamjimbles Recorded by

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Other activity Insect behaviour on flower

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