Papyrius nitidus

Shining Coconut Ant at Downer, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Downer, ACT - 2 Jul 2021
Papyrius nitidus at Downer, ACT - 2 Jul 2021
Papyrius nitidus at Downer, ACT - 2 Jul 2021
Papyrius nitidus at Downer, ACT - 2 Jul 2021
Papyrius nitidus at Downer, ACT - 2 Jul 2021
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 13 Jul 2021 JonLewis
Papyrius sp. (genus) 12 Jul 2021 RangerJim
Papyrius nitidus 12 Jul 2021 TimL

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The abundance number refers to ants seen passing through the covered forage way opening whilst images were being taken.

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JonLewis wrote:
   13 Jul 2021
Hi Tim & RangerJim, I'm pretty happy this is Papyrius nitidus based on the excellent photo and the covered trails up the tree trunk. Cheers, Jon

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 2 Jul 2021 12:46 PM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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