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Epopostruma sp.
A large colony from be[[strikethrough]]neath [[/strikethrough]]tween two stones at [[Wanganitre?]]
Several from [[Nadairesuatu?]], from rotton logs & beneath stones, but generally between them.
The individuals remain still when the nest is uncovered, or move very slowly.
They construct a sort of wall, very thin, of mud, about the nest & the brood chambers are separated off.
I have some in an observation nest. They are constructing a wall along the sides of the jar

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ka niu niu
Kadavu name for small ant. T. melanocephalum

kadi
kasivi 

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I could not verify place names on page 18 and my guesses don't feel correct.