wood ant

US /wʊd ænt/
UK /wʊd ænt/
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fourmi des bois

a large, reddish-brown ant that builds large nests of twigs and pine needles, typically found in forests

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We saw a colony of wood ants building their nest in the forest.
Nous avons vu une colonie de fourmis des bois construire leur nid dans la forêt.
The wood ant is known for its large, dome-shaped nests.
La fourmi des bois est connue pour ses grands nids en forme de dôme.