Papyrius sp. (genus)

A Coconut Ant at Macarthur, ACT

Papyrius sp. (genus) at Macarthur, ACT - 5 Jan 2024
Papyrius sp. (genus) at Macarthur, ACT - 5 Jan 2024
Papyrius sp. (genus) at Macarthur, ACT - 5 Jan 2024
Papyrius sp. (genus) at Macarthur, ACT - 5 Jan 2024
Papyrius sp. (genus) at Macarthur, ACT - 5 Jan 2024
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Identification history

Papyrius sp. (genus) 28 Feb 2024 JonLewis
Papyrius nitidus 27 Feb 2024 CarbonAI
Papyrius nitidus 27 Feb 2024 RAllen

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This log and stump is an active coconut ant colony which has been monitored for three seasons while surveying Small Ant Blue colony in vicinity. Unfortunately it has been partly cut up ( firewood ?). Original photo from Aug 21

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Sighting information

  • 100 Abundance
  • 5 Jan 2024 07:56 PM Recorded on
  • RAllen Recorded by

Additional information

  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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