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Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Red Hill, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Red Hill, ACT - 9 Dec 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Red Hill, ACT - 9 Dec 2018
Papyrius nitidus at Red Hill, ACT - 9 Dec 2018
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 17 Jan 2019 MichaelMulvaney
Papyrius nitidus 9 Dec 2018 JackyF

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Another coconut ant nest in new location for me, close to other sightings from this morning. It may not be active: I did not see ants in it this morning or yesterday evening, when the ants at the other nests were active.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 9 Dec 2018 10:35 AM Recorded on
  • JackyF Recorded by

Additional information

  • dead gum stump, no saplings nearby Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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