sugar ant
US /ˈʃʊɡ.ər ˌænt/
UK /ˈʃʊɡ.ər ˌænt/
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a small, dark-colored ant (Camponotus consobrinus) common in Australia, known for its fondness for sweet substances
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We found a trail of sugar ants leading to the spilled juice.
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Sugar ants are a common pest in Australian homes.