Papyrius sp. (genus)

A Coconut Ant at Strathnairn, ACT

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Papyrius sp. (genus) 23 Mar 2026 JonLewis
Unverified 23 Mar 2026 Debbie05

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Many ants on the move, taking larvae with them. Ants seem to have built tunnels out of organic matter on a boulder and were moving between these tunnels.

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JonLewis wrote:
   23 Mar 2026
Hi Debbie05, thanks for these great photos!
Debbie05 wrote:
   23 Mar 2026
Thank you John.

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  • Many ants gathered around a millipede Associated animal
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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