thief ant
US /ˈθiːf ˌænt/
UK /ˈθiːf ˌænt/
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formica ladra
a very small, yellowish-brown ant (Solenopsis molesta) that often nests near or in the nests of other ants, from which it steals food and larvae
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We found a trail of thief ants marching into our pantry.
Abbiamo trovato una scia di formiche ladre che marciavano nella nostra dispensa.
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Thief ants are known for their ability to invade homes and contaminate food.
Le formiche ladre sono note per la loro capacità di invadere le case e contaminare il cibo.