thief ant
US /ˈθiːf ˌænt/
UK /ˈθiːf ˌænt/
1.
盜賊蟻
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.
我們發現了一隊盜賊蟻正進入我們的食品儲藏室。
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Thief ants are known for their ability to invade homes and contaminate food.
盜賊蟻以其入侵房屋和污染食物的能力而聞名。