pharaoh ant in English
noun
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a small red or yellowish African ant that has established itself worldwide, living as a pest in heated buildings.
Pharaoh ants are small, yellow ants about 1/16-inch long. They have two nodes and the workers are all one size.
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1. The pharaoh ant (Monomorium pharaonis) is a small (2 mm) yellow or light brown, almost transparent ant notorious for being a major indoor nuisance pest, especially in hospitals.