🌵 Myrmecocystus navajo – Rare Honeypot Colony from the Heart of the Southwest
Discover one of the desert’s most elusive honeypot species — Myrmecocystus navajo — now available as a starter colony with workers and brood. Known for their subtle beauty and fascinating replete development, these ants are a true gem for serious hobbyists and collectors.
What’s Included:
• Colony with Brood – Fertile Myrmecocystus navajo queen with 1–5 workers and developing brood (eggs, larvae, pupae)
• Free Feeding Dish – Included inside the tube for immediate, hassle-free feeding
• Dual Test Tube Setup – Ships in a secure, anti-flood transit tube and includes a hydration tube with water reservoir for long-term care
• Live Arrival Guarantee – Valid when someone is present to receive the package and all eligibility requirements are met
• Need Help? We offer full step-by-step support — contact us anytime for assistance with transfers and care
🧬 Why Keep This Species?
M. navajo is a lesser-known member of the honeypot family, prized for its rarity, lively behavior, and unique adaptation to the harsh desert environment. Their colonies develop trophic repletes — food-storing workers — making them as educational as they are visually interesting.
Key Features:
• 🌟 Rare Species – Not often offered in the U.S. hobby, a collector’s favorite
• 🐜 Honey-Storing Repletes – Experience this unique biological behavior up close
• 🏜 Desert Adapted – Thrives in warm, arid environments with low humidity
• 🔬 Lively Colony Dynamics – Watch constant movement, foraging, and brood care
• 📚 Educational & Engaging – Ideal for learning about desert survival adaptations
📖 Fun Fact:
Myrmecocystus navajo is one of the most specialized ants in the American Southwest. Their ability to store food in replete workers is a desert survival adaptation rarely found in other ants — making them an unforgettable addition to your collection.
⚠️ Shipping Restrictions:
Available to ship to:
Arizona, Utah, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Kansas, Texas, and Colorado
💥 Don’t miss your chance to own this rare desert jewel.
Order your Myrmecocystus navajo colony today and watch one of nature’s most fascinating survival strategies come to life in your own ant farm!
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.
🌵 Myrmecocystus navajo – Rare Honeypot Colony from the Heart of the Southwest
Discover one of the desert’s most elusive honeypot species — Myrmecocystus navajo — now available as a starter colony with workers and brood. Known for their subtle beauty and fascinating replete development, these ants are a true gem for serious hobbyists and collectors.
What’s Included:
• Colony with Brood – Fertile Myrmecocystus navajo queen with 1–5 workers and developing brood (eggs, larvae, pupae)
• Free Feeding Dish – Included inside the tube for immediate, hassle-free feeding
• Dual Test Tube Setup – Ships in a secure, anti-flood transit tube and includes a hydration tube with water reservoir for long-term care
• Live Arrival Guarantee – Valid when someone is present to receive the package and all eligibility requirements are met
• Need Help? We offer full step-by-step support — contact us anytime for assistance with transfers and care
🧬 Why Keep This Species?
M. navajo is a lesser-known member of the honeypot family, prized for its rarity, lively behavior, and unique adaptation to the harsh desert environment. Their colonies develop trophic repletes — food-storing workers — making them as educational as they are visually interesting.
Key Features:
• 🌟 Rare Species – Not often offered in the U.S. hobby, a collector’s favorite
• 🐜 Honey-Storing Repletes – Experience this unique biological behavior up close
• 🏜 Desert Adapted – Thrives in warm, arid environments with low humidity
• 🔬 Lively Colony Dynamics – Watch constant movement, foraging, and brood care
• 📚 Educational & Engaging – Ideal for learning about desert survival adaptations
📖 Fun Fact:
Myrmecocystus navajo is one of the most specialized ants in the American Southwest. Their ability to store food in replete workers is a desert survival adaptation rarely found in other ants — making them an unforgettable addition to your collection.
⚠️ Shipping Restrictions:
Available to ship to:
Arizona, Utah, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Kansas, Texas, and Colorado
💥 Don’t miss your chance to own this rare desert jewel.
Order your Myrmecocystus navajo colony today and watch one of nature’s most fascinating survival strategies come to life in your own ant farm!
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.
