Small colony. Massive output. Myrmecocystus depilis is a compact, dark-bodied honeypot ant species with one of the highest replete production rates in the genus — making it a standout choice for keepers who want the honeypot ant experience without waiting years for a large founding colony to mature.
Repletes are the hallmark of this species — living workers engorged with stored liquid food, hanging like polished beads from the roof of the nest. M. depilis gets there faster than most, making it an ideal entry point into desert ant keeping for intermediate hobbyists.
Shipping includes insulated packaging with temperature-appropriate packs and 2–3 day expedited delivery at no extra charge when Free Shipping is selected at checkout.
Every colony ships with:
Fertile queen + 10–15 workers and brood at various stages · Free feeding dish preloaded in shipping tube · Flood-resistant shipping tube · Hydration tube for transfer · Live arrival guarantee (conditions apply — see FAQ) · Transfer support available
$28.99
All live ants ship from our USDA-APHIS licensed facility in Dalhart, Texas.
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📦 Approved Shipping States
Due to USDA regulations, Myrmecocystus depilis may only be shipped to the following states:
Arizona · California · Nevada · New Mexico · Texas
Orders placed from states not listed above will be automatically cancelled or, at our discretion, substituted with a species we are licensed to ship to your state. Cancelled orders due to state restrictions are subject to a 15% restocking fee.
Small colony. Massive output. Myrmecocystus depilis is a compact, dark-bodied honeypot ant species with one of the highest replete production rates in the genus — making it a standout choice for keepers who want the honeypot ant experience without waiting years for a large founding colony to mature.
Repletes are the hallmark of this species — living workers engorged with stored liquid food, hanging like polished beads from the roof of the nest. M. depilis gets there faster than most, making it an ideal entry point into desert ant keeping for intermediate hobbyists.
Shipping includes insulated packaging with temperature-appropriate packs and 2–3 day expedited delivery at no extra charge when Free Shipping is selected at checkout.
Every colony ships with:
Fertile queen + 10–15 workers and brood at various stages · Free feeding dish preloaded in shipping tube · Flood-resistant shipping tube · Hydration tube for transfer · Live arrival guarantee (conditions apply — see FAQ) · Transfer support available
$28.99
All live ants ship from our USDA-APHIS licensed facility in Dalhart, Texas.
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📦 Approved Shipping States
Due to USDA regulations, Myrmecocystus depilis may only be shipped to the following states:
Arizona · California · Nevada · New Mexico · Texas
Orders placed from states not listed above will be automatically cancelled or, at our discretion, substituted with a species we are licensed to ship to your state. Cancelled orders due to state restrictions are subject to a 15% restocking fee.
