harvester ant
US /ˈhɑːrvɪstər ænt/
UK /ˈhɑːrvɪstər ænt/

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oogstmier
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.
De kolonie oogstmier was druk bezig met het verzamelen van zaden na de regen.
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Harvester ants are known for their large granaries.
Oogstmieren staan bekend om hun grote graanschuren.