harvester ant
US /ˈhɑːrvɪstər ænt/
UK /ˈhɑːrvɪstər ænt/
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formica mietitrice
any of various ants that collect and store seeds as food
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The harvester ant colony was busy collecting seeds after the rain.
La colonia di formiche mietitrici era impegnata a raccogliere semi dopo la pioggia.
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Harvester ants are known for their large granaries.
Le formiche mietitrici sono note per i loro grandi granai.