• Myrmecocystus placodops Colony – 1 queen with 1–5 workers and brood
• Test Tube Condo (V3) – Stackable, wall-mountable setup with an integrated outworld
• 12" of 3/8” Tubing – Connects the test tube condo to the outworld for immediate use
• 1 Vial of Fluon – Prevents escapes with a high-grade PTFE barrier
• 1 Vial of Red Ant Drank – Ready-to-use liquid carb source
• 1 Mini Mega Liquid Feeder – Perfect for long-term hydration or sugar water delivery
• 1 Pair of AntopiaUSA Tweezers – Precision ant-keeping tool for safe handling
• 1 AntopiaUSA Feeding Dish – Clean, reusable, and designed for formicaria use
• Free Feeding Dish (Tube-Sized) – Included with all colonies for in-tube feeding
• Dual Test Tube Setup – Ships in a flood-resistant tube, plus includes a traditional test tube with a water reservoir for long-term housing
• Live Arrival Guarantee – Applies when someone is present to receive the package and eligibility conditions are met
• Need Help? Call or email us — we’ll walk you through everything from setup to transfer
The largest honey ant species in the continental U.S., Myrmecocystus placodops is a rare gem among ant keepers. With their oversized repletes, gorgeous coloration, and desert adaptations, this species brings wonder, education, and prestige to any colony collection.
• Rare & Elusive – Limited availability in the U.S. hobby makes this a true collector's prize
• Replete Formation – Produces impressive living storage workers
• Large Size – Biggest of all Myrmecocystus species, with striking physical traits
• Native to the Southwest – Perfect for dry, warm setups
• Slow-Growing, Long-Lived – Ideal for patient keepers looking for a showpiece colony
Backed by scientific research, M. placodops is known for trophic repletes and advanced desert survival strategies, making it a fascinating and biologically unique species to observe (Snelling, 1976).
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 Colony – 1 queen with 1–5 workers and brood
• Test Tube Condo (V3) – Stackable, wall-mountable setup with an integrated outworld
• 12" of 3/8” Tubing – Connects the test tube condo to the outworld for immediate use
• 1 Vial of Fluon – Prevents escapes with a high-grade PTFE barrier
• 1 Vial of Red Ant Drank – Ready-to-use liquid carb source
• 1 Mini Mega Liquid Feeder – Perfect for long-term hydration or sugar water delivery
• 1 Pair of AntopiaUSA Tweezers – Precision ant-keeping tool for safe handling
• 1 AntopiaUSA Feeding Dish – Clean, reusable, and designed for formicaria use
• Free Feeding Dish (Tube-Sized) – Included with all colonies for in-tube feeding
• Dual Test Tube Setup – Ships in a flood-resistant tube, plus includes a traditional test tube with a water reservoir for long-term housing
• Live Arrival Guarantee – Applies when someone is present to receive the package and eligibility conditions are met
• Need Help? Call or email us — we’ll walk you through everything from setup to transfer
The largest honey ant species in the continental U.S., Myrmecocystus placodops is a rare gem among ant keepers. With their oversized repletes, gorgeous coloration, and desert adaptations, this species brings wonder, education, and prestige to any colony collection.
• Rare & Elusive – Limited availability in the U.S. hobby makes this a true collector's prize
• Replete Formation – Produces impressive living storage workers
• Large Size – Biggest of all Myrmecocystus species, with striking physical traits
• Native to the Southwest – Perfect for dry, warm setups
• Slow-Growing, Long-Lived – Ideal for patient keepers looking for a showpiece colony
Backed by scientific research, M. placodops is known for trophic repletes and advanced desert survival strategies, making it a fascinating and biologically unique species to observe (Snelling, 1976).
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.
