Myrmecocystus placodops – The Largest Honey Ant in the U.S.
What’s Included:
• Fertile Queen – Rare Myrmecocystus placodops, carefully selected for viability
• Free Feeding Dish – Included for simple feeding directly in the tube
• Dual Test Tube Setup – Ships in a flood-resistant transit tube, plus a traditional test tube with a water reservoir for long-term colony support
• Live Arrival Guarantee – Applies when someone is present to receive the package and shipping eligibility is met
• Need Help? Contact us for a personalized, step-by-step walkthrough of the transfer process
🧬 Why Myrmecocystus placodops?
Meet the largest honey ant species in the continental U.S., an incredibly rare and captivating species that’s highly sought after by dedicated ant keepers. Known for their striking size, beautiful golden tones, and unique ability to develop repletes (specialized food-storing workers), M. placodops offers an extraordinary addition to any formicarium.
• Largest U.S. Myrmecocystus – Outclasses its cousins in both queen and worker size
• Rare & Elusive – Very limited availability in the hobby due to its restricted range
• Replete Formation – Known to produce iconic living storage workers in captivity
• Slow & Stable Growth – Ideal for patient keepers who enjoy long-term observation
• Desert Adapted – Native to dry, arid regions of the American Southwest
Scientific research documents Myrmecocystus placodops as part of a desert-adapted clade known for their trophic repletes, which store nectar-like liquids in their distended abdomens — a fascinating example of social adaptation in harsh environments (Snelling, 1976).
⚠️ Shipping Restrictions:
Available to the following states only:
California, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah
Orders placed from outside the approved states will be canceled and refunded minus a 15% processing fee to cover handling and administrative costs, as outlined in our policy.
Myrmecocystus placodops – The Largest Honey Ant in the U.S.
What’s Included:
• Fertile Queen – Rare Myrmecocystus placodops, carefully selected for viability
• Free Feeding Dish – Included for simple feeding directly in the tube
• Dual Test Tube Setup – Ships in a flood-resistant transit tube, plus a traditional test tube with a water reservoir for long-term colony support
• Live Arrival Guarantee – Applies when someone is present to receive the package and shipping eligibility is met
• Need Help? Contact us for a personalized, step-by-step walkthrough of the transfer process
🧬 Why Myrmecocystus placodops?
Meet the largest honey ant species in the continental U.S., an incredibly rare and captivating species that’s highly sought after by dedicated ant keepers. Known for their striking size, beautiful golden tones, and unique ability to develop repletes (specialized food-storing workers), M. placodops offers an extraordinary addition to any formicarium.
• Largest U.S. Myrmecocystus – Outclasses its cousins in both queen and worker size
• Rare & Elusive – Very limited availability in the hobby due to its restricted range
• Replete Formation – Known to produce iconic living storage workers in captivity
• Slow & Stable Growth – Ideal for patient keepers who enjoy long-term observation
• Desert Adapted – Native to dry, arid regions of the American Southwest
Scientific research documents Myrmecocystus placodops as part of a desert-adapted clade known for their trophic repletes, which store nectar-like liquids in their distended abdomens — a fascinating example of social adaptation in harsh environments (Snelling, 1976).
⚠️ Shipping Restrictions:
Available to the following states only:
California, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah
Orders placed from outside the approved states will be canceled and refunded minus a 15% processing fee to cover handling and administrative costs, as outlined in our policy.
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