thief ant
US /ˈθiːf ˌænt/
UK /ˈθiːf ˌænt/
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盗贼蚁
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.
我们发现了一队盗贼蚁正进入我们的食品储藏室。
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Thief ants are known for their ability to invade homes and contaminate food.
盗贼蚁以其入侵房屋和污染食物的能力而闻名。