Papyrius sp. (genus)

A Coconut Ant at Mount Painter

Papyrius sp. (genus) at Mount Painter - 3 Dec 2023
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Identification history

Papyrius sp. (genus) 4 Dec 2023 AlisonMilton
Papyrius nitidus 4 Dec 2023 KMcCue

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2 comments

AlisonMilton wrote:
   4 Dec 2023
@KMcCue Hi Kevin, Jon has decided that all coconut ants should go into the species level for the moment until more research is done to distinquish them.
KMcCue wrote:
   4 Dec 2023
Thanks Alison
These ones looked different to those I saw in a fence post in the Aranda Bushland

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  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 3 Dec 2023 09:12 AM Recorded on
  • KMcCue Recorded by

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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