Papyrius sp. (genus)

A Coconut Ant at Red Hill, ACT

Papyrius sp. (genus) at Red Hill, ACT - 16 Jul 2023
Papyrius sp. (genus) at Red Hill, ACT - 16 Jul 2023
Papyrius sp. (genus) at Red Hill, ACT - 16 Jul 2023
Papyrius sp. (genus) at Red Hill, ACT - 16 Jul 2023
Papyrius sp. (genus) at Red Hill, ACT - 16 Jul 2023
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Identification history

Papyrius sp. (genus) 16 Jul 2023 JonLewis
Papyrius nitidus 16 Jul 2023 CarbonAI
Papyrius nitidus 16 Jul 2023 LisaH

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User's notes

The casings ran a long way up the trunk, as well as branching off. I didn't have the heart to squash one . . . I'm hoping I've ID'd correctly - I can't see any hairs?

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JonLewis wrote:
   16 Jul 2023
Hi Lisa, your ID is probably right, but the hairs can be hard to see even in a good photo, so I’ve confirmed the sighting at genus level. Cheers, Jon

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 16 Jul 2023 01:07 PM Recorded on
  • LisaH Recorded by

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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