warrior ant
"Warrior ants" are known for their aggressive behavior and significant role in defending their colonies, often found in Europe and North America.
🇺🇸 US Voice:
🇬🇧 UK Voice:
Definition
C2Entomology
(technical)A type of ant, specifically Formica sanguinea, known for capturing and keeping workers of other ant species in their nests.
Example
- Formica sanguinea, a warrior ant species, often raids the nests of other ants.
B2General
(informal)An ant known for its aggressive behavior and large mandibles, used for fighting and defending the colony.
Example
- The warrior ant's large mandibles make it a formidable opponent.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "warrior ant":
warrior wasphoney-pot antfire antpavement antred antants climbing a treeworkout warriorsoldier crabgliding antgreen ant