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last updated 31.Dec.2005


Papyrius

Ants of the genus Papyrius are found in Australia and New Guinea.  Like other dolichoderine ants, they have well-developed chemical defenses and are avid consumers of nectar and insect honeydew.  Colonies nest in soil or in wood and can be populous.


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Papyrius sp.

Papyrius sp.

Papyrius sp.

Papyrius sp.

Papyrius sp.

Papyrius sp.

Papyrius sp.

Papyrius sp.

Papyrius sp.

Papyrius sp.


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