odorous house ant

US /ˈoʊdərəs haʊs ænt/
UK /ˈoʊdərəs haʊs ænt/
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hormiga olorosa de casa

a species of ant (Tapinoma sessile) known for emitting a distinctive, rotten coconut-like odor when crushed, commonly found in and around human dwellings

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We identified the ants in our kitchen as odorous house ants due to their peculiar smell.
Identificamos las hormigas de nuestra cocina como hormigas olorosas de casa debido a su peculiar olor.
Controlling odorous house ants often requires locating and treating their nests.
Controlar las hormigas olorosas de casa a menudo requiere localizar y tratar sus nidos.