Little insects that sometimes sting (4)

I believe the answer is:

ants

(Other definitions for ants that I've seen before include "24 [INSECT] s" , "Tiny insects that live in colonies" , "workers found returning" , "Inhabitants of a formicary" , "Emmets" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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