Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)
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Discussion
JonLewis
wrote:
7 Mar 2026
Hi ShazW, there are a few species of Papyrius around Canberra which are hard to tell apart from photos, so they usually just get identified to genus level. This looks like a healthy colony! Cheers, Jon
Papyrius sp. (genus)
JonLewis
wrote:
4 Mar 2026
Hi Alison, I can’t see any spines on the shoulders of these ants, so they look more likely to be Dolichoderis scabridus. If it is doubtful we can just report to genus level. Cheers, Jon
Dolichoderus scabridus
JonLewis
wrote:
3 Mar 2026
Hi Alison, interesting ant, looks like a queen, probably subfamily Myrmicinae. Cheers, Jon
Formicidae (family)
JonLewis
wrote:
3 Mar 2026
Could be Camponotus lownei, but can't be sure from the images. Cheers, Jon
Unverified Ant (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)
Significant sightings
- Calyptomyrmex beccarii at Crowther, NSW
- Solenopsis invicta at Karalee, QLD
- Papyrius nitidus at Latham, ACT
- Papyrius sp (undescribed) at Jerrabomberra, NSW
- Papyrius nitidus at Strathnairn, ACT
- Papyrius nitidus at Whitlam, ACT
- Papyrius nitidus at Strathnairn, ACT
- Notoncus gilberti at Acton, ACT
- Papyrius nitidus at Watson, ACT
- Papyrius nitidus at Tharwa, ACT
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