field ant
US /ˈfiːld ˌænt/
UK /ˈfiːld ˌænt/
1.
veld mier, weidemier
any of various ants of the genus Formica, typically building large nests in fields or woodlands
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We saw a large colony of field ants near the hiking trail.
We zagen een grote kolonie veld mieren bij het wandelpad.
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Field ants are known for their aggressive behavior when their nest is disturbed.
Veldmieren staan bekend om hun agressieve gedrag wanneer hun nest wordt verstoord.