"thief ant" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: thief ants [plural]
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  1. Solenopsis molesta, very small ants that sometimes nest close to other ant nests, from which they steal food. Wikipedia link: thief ant Categories (lifeform): Myrmicine ants Synonyms: grease ant

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