harvester ant

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noun

any of several red or black ants, especially of the genus Pogonomyrmex, of the southwestern U.S., that feed on and store the seeds of grasses.

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Also called agricultural ant.

Origin of harvester ant

First recorded in 1880–85

Words nearby harvester ant

Harvard classification, Harvard frame, Harve, harvest, harvester, harvester ant, harvestfish, harvest home, harvest index, harvestman, harvest mite