To rub insects, especially ants, on one's body, perhaps to control parasites or clean feathers.
A Web spider.
Any of various insects in the family Formicidae in the order Hymenoptera, typically living in large colonies composed almost entirely of flightless females.
To remove fleas from (an animal).
A small, wingless, parasitic insect of the order Siphonaptera, renowned for its bloodsucking habits and jumping abilities.
A thing of no significance.