black house ant
US /blæk haʊs ænt/
UK /blæk haʊs ænt/
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a small, black, invasive ant species (Ochetellus glaber) common in Australia and New Zealand, known for nesting in and around human dwellings
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We found a trail of black house ants leading into the kitchen pantry.
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Black house ants are a common pest in urban areas.