Colony insects (4)

I believe the answer is:

(Other definitions for ants that I've seen before include "Emmets" , "Industrious insects" , "Small social insects" , "Six-foot insects" , "Soldiers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror, the King Feature Syndicate, The Star Tribune, the LA Times and the Universal.

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