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
Approved shipping states are listed above. If the species you ordered cannot be legally shipped to your state, we may substitute a comparable species of equal or greater value that we are approved to ship to your location, at our discretion. If we do not have a suitable substitute available, your order will be canceled and refunded minus a 15% restocking fee.
Live arrival guarantee: your colony is covered for 7 days from delivery. To qualify you must be present to receive the package, and you must contact us within 15 minutes of the delivery notification with clear photos or video of any substantial issue. We do not use signature confirmation, so please watch your tracking and don't let the box sit outside in heat or cold.
Every live ant order ships with heat packs or ice packs and an insulated box at no extra cost. These are always included in the shipping price.
We ship live ants Monday through Wednesday only, so no colony spends a weekend in transit. During peak season the most that should pass before your order ships is 5-7 days; in slower months it's typically 2-3.
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
Approved shipping states are listed above. If the species you ordered cannot be legally shipped to your state, we may substitute a comparable species of equal or greater value that we are approved to ship to your location, at our discretion. If we do not have a suitable substitute available, your order will be canceled and refunded minus a 15% restocking fee.
Live arrival guarantee: your colony is covered for 7 days from delivery. To qualify you must be present to receive the package, and you must contact us within 15 minutes of the delivery notification with clear photos or video of any substantial issue. We do not use signature confirmation, so please watch your tracking and don't let the box sit outside in heat or cold.
Every live ant order ships with heat packs or ice packs and an insulated box at no extra cost. These are always included in the shipping price.
We ship live ants Monday through Wednesday only, so no colony spends a weekend in transit. During peak season the most that should pass before your order ships is 5-7 days; in slower months it's typically 2-3.
