Papyrius sp. (genus)

A Coconut Ant at Holt, ACT

Papyrius sp. (genus) at Holt, ACT - 7 Dec 2021
Papyrius sp. (genus) at Holt, ACT - 7 Dec 2021
Papyrius sp. (genus) at Holt, ACT - 7 Dec 2021
Papyrius sp. (genus) at Holt, ACT - 7 Dec 2021
Papyrius sp. (genus) at Holt, ACT - 7 Dec 2021
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Identification history

Papyrius sp. (genus) 8 Dec 2021 JonLewis
Papyrius nitidus 7 Dec 2021 Kurt

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One part was so fragile, it fell off at the slightest touch and exposed brood.

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JonLewis wrote:
   8 Dec 2021
Hi Kurt, you are probably right that this is Papyrius nitidus, but from the photos I can't be sure that it's not the undescribed species of coconut ant so have IDed it at the genus level. Cheers, Jon
Kurt wrote:
   8 Dec 2021
Hi Jon, I’ve uploaded some more closeups, hope that helps. For some reason the photos don’t appear as detailed and sharp after uploading to NatureMapr. Cheers, Kurt

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Sighting information

  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 7 Dec 2021 01:26 PM Recorded on
  • Kurt Recorded by

Additional information

  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender
  • Nest building Breeding behaviour

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