harvester ant

US /ˈhɑːrvɪstər ænt/
UK /ˈhɑːrvɪstər ænt/
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formiga colheitadeira

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.
A colônia de formigas colheitadeiras estava ocupada coletando sementes após a chuva.
Harvester ants are known for their large granaries.
As formigas colheitadeiras são conhecidas por seus grandes celeiros.