Myrmecocystus placodops is the grandest honeypot ant species in the continental United States — and one of the rarest live ant colonies available to keepers anywhere.
Elusive in the wild and nearly impossible to source, this is a true collector's species. Honeypot ants are legendary in the hobby for their repletes — living workers swollen with stored liquid food, hanging like amber droplets from the ceiling of the nest. M. placodops represents that phenomenon at its most impressive scale.
Stock is extremely limited and does not replenish on demand. If it's available, it won't be for long.
Colony includes:
Live mated queen + 1–5 workers and brood · Live arrival guarantee (recipient must be present — see FAQ for shipping eligibility requirements)
📦 Approved Shipping States
Due to USDA regulations, Myrmecocystus placodops may only be shipped to the following states:
Arizona · California · New Mexico · Texas · Utah
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.
Myrmecocystus placodops is the grandest honeypot ant species in the continental United States — and one of the rarest live ant colonies available to keepers anywhere.
Elusive in the wild and nearly impossible to source, this is a true collector's species. Honeypot ants are legendary in the hobby for their repletes — living workers swollen with stored liquid food, hanging like amber droplets from the ceiling of the nest. M. placodops represents that phenomenon at its most impressive scale.
Stock is extremely limited and does not replenish on demand. If it's available, it won't be for long.
Colony includes:
Live mated queen + 1–5 workers and brood · Live arrival guarantee (recipient must be present — see FAQ for shipping eligibility requirements)
📦 Approved Shipping States
Due to USDA regulations, Myrmecocystus placodops may only be shipped to the following states:
Arizona · California · New Mexico · Texas · Utah
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.
