Papyrius sp. (genus)

A Coconut Ant at Symonston, ACT

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Identification history

	Papyrius sp. (genus)	3 Nov 2023	JonLewis
	Papyrius sp. (genus)	3 Nov 2023	Mike

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I couldn't see what was attracting them.

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JonLewis wrote:

3 Nov 2023

Hi Mike, I’ve seen this before and also don’t know what’s attracting them, but maybe there are micro injuries on the bark allowing them access to the sap??

Mike wrote:

3 Nov 2023

Location corrected. The app did not update from the previous sighting on Wanniassa Hill.

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Location information

Maps Mount Mugga Mugga
Places Symonston, ACT

Sighting information

101 - 1,000 Abundance
Mike Recorded by
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Mike Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) Insects

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Less than 5mm Animal size

Species information

Papyrius sp. (genus) Scientific name
A Coconut Ant Common name
Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
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Papyrius sp.

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