Papyrius nitidus

1 Shining Coconut Ant at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Papyrius nitidus at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 7 Sep 2022
Papyrius nitidus at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 7 Sep 2022
Papyrius nitidus at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 7 Sep 2022
Papyrius nitidus at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 7 Sep 2022
Papyrius nitidus at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 7 Sep 2022
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Identification history

Papyrius nitidus 18 Sep 2022 JonLewis
Papyrius nitidus 18 Sep 2022 CathB

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Many winged individuals, presumably males, emerging from cracks in old fencepost.

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  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 7 Sep 2022 11:56 AM Recorded on
  • CathB Recorded by

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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