Myrmecocystus wheeleri colony 1 queen 1-5 workers and brood
🚚 SHIPPING INCLUDED — NO HIDDEN FEES!
All live ants now ship in upgraded insulated boxes with a heat or cold pack based on your local temperatures — 2–3 day expedited shipping is fully included at checkout. Just select Free Shipping and you’re set.
What’s Included:
• Fertile Queen + Workers – Medium-sized honeypot colony (Myrmecocystus wheeleri.), carefully selected for health and viability
• Brood (Eggs, Larvae, Pupae) – Multiple stages of development for a thriving, growing colony
• Free Feeding Dish – Included for direct feeding within the tube
• Dual Test Tube Setup – Ships in an anti-flood transit tube and includes a long-term hydration tube with a water reservoir
• Live Arrival Guarantee – Valid when someone is present to receive the package and all eligibility criteria are met
• Need Help? Call or email us for a step-by-step guide — we’re happy to help you through the transfer
Rare Honeypot Ant Colony – A Stunning Addition to Any Collection
This beautiful, medium-sized honeypot species is a rare and prized addition for any serious ant keeper. With their golden hues, unique biology, and replete-carrying behavior, these colonies offer both visual appeal and fascinating educational value.
🧬 Why Keep This Honeypot Ant Colony?
A true standout in any formicarium, this species is known for developing trophic repletes—workers that store food in their swollen abdomens to sustain the colony during droughts or food shortages. It’s a captivating example of desert survival evolution.
Key Features:
• Trophic Repletes – Living food storage units, unique to honeypot ants
• Extremely Rare – Limited U.S. availability due to strict collection and permitting restrictions
• Desert Adapted – Thrives in warm, low-humidity setups
• Visually Striking – Amber or golden repletes with smooth, rounded body structure
• Educational Value – A favorite among hobbyists and educators alike for their unusual behavior
Fun Fact: Honeypot ants of the genus Myrmecocystus have been documented in scientific literature since the 1970s for their role in studying caste specialization and desert survival strategies (Snelling, 1976).
⚠️ Shipping Restrictions:
Available to California Residents Only
Orders placed from outside California will be canceled and refunded minus a 15% processing fee to cover handling and administrative costs, per our policy.
🚚 SHIPPING INCLUDED — NO HIDDEN FEES!
All live ants now ship in upgraded insulated boxes with a heat or cold pack based on your local temperatures — 2–3 day expedited shipping is fully included at checkout. Just select Free Shipping and you’re set.
What’s Included:
• Fertile Queen + Workers – Medium-sized honeypot colony (Myrmecocystus wheeleri.), carefully selected for health and viability
• Brood (Eggs, Larvae, Pupae) – Multiple stages of development for a thriving, growing colony
• Free Feeding Dish – Included for direct feeding within the tube
• Dual Test Tube Setup – Ships in an anti-flood transit tube and includes a long-term hydration tube with a water reservoir
• Live Arrival Guarantee – Valid when someone is present to receive the package and all eligibility criteria are met
• Need Help? Call or email us for a step-by-step guide — we’re happy to help you through the transfer
Rare Honeypot Ant Colony – A Stunning Addition to Any Collection
This beautiful, medium-sized honeypot species is a rare and prized addition for any serious ant keeper. With their golden hues, unique biology, and replete-carrying behavior, these colonies offer both visual appeal and fascinating educational value.
🧬 Why Keep This Honeypot Ant Colony?
A true standout in any formicarium, this species is known for developing trophic repletes—workers that store food in their swollen abdomens to sustain the colony during droughts or food shortages. It’s a captivating example of desert survival evolution.
Key Features:
• Trophic Repletes – Living food storage units, unique to honeypot ants
• Extremely Rare – Limited U.S. availability due to strict collection and permitting restrictions
• Desert Adapted – Thrives in warm, low-humidity setups
• Visually Striking – Amber or golden repletes with smooth, rounded body structure
• Educational Value – A favorite among hobbyists and educators alike for their unusual behavior
Fun Fact: Honeypot ants of the genus Myrmecocystus have been documented in scientific literature since the 1970s for their role in studying caste specialization and desert survival strategies (Snelling, 1976).
⚠️ Shipping Restrictions:
Available to California Residents Only
Orders placed from outside California will be canceled and refunded minus a 15% processing fee to cover handling and administrative costs, per our policy.
🚚 SHIPPING INCLUDED — NO HIDDEN FEES!
All live ants now ship in upgraded insulated boxes with a heat or cold pack based on your local temperatures — 2–3 day expedited shipping is fully included at checkout. Just select Free Shipping and you’re set.
What’s Included:
• Fertile Queen + Workers – Medium-sized honeypot colony (Myrmecocystus wheeleri.), carefully selected for health and viability
• Brood (Eggs, Larvae, Pupae) – Multiple stages of development for a thriving, growing colony
• Free Feeding Dish – Included for direct feeding within the tube
• Dual Test Tube Setup – Ships in an anti-flood transit tube and includes a long-term hydration tube with a water reservoir
• Live Arrival Guarantee – Valid when someone is present to receive the package and all eligibility criteria are met
• Need Help? Call or email us for a step-by-step guide — we’re happy to help you through the transfer
Rare Honeypot Ant Colony – A Stunning Addition to Any Collection
This beautiful, medium-sized honeypot species is a rare and prized addition for any serious ant keeper. With their golden hues, unique biology, and replete-carrying behavior, these colonies offer both visual appeal and fascinating educational value.
🧬 Why Keep This Honeypot Ant Colony?
A true standout in any formicarium, this species is known for developing trophic repletes—workers that store food in their swollen abdomens to sustain the colony during droughts or food shortages. It’s a captivating example of desert survival evolution.
Key Features:
• Trophic Repletes – Living food storage units, unique to honeypot ants
• Extremely Rare – Limited U.S. availability due to strict collection and permitting restrictions
• Desert Adapted – Thrives in warm, low-humidity setups
• Visually Striking – Amber or golden repletes with smooth, rounded body structure
• Educational Value – A favorite among hobbyists and educators alike for their unusual behavior
Fun Fact: Honeypot ants of the genus Myrmecocystus have been documented in scientific literature since the 1970s for their role in studying caste specialization and desert survival strategies (Snelling, 1976).
⚠️ Shipping Restrictions:
Available to California Residents Only
Orders placed from outside California will be canceled and refunded minus a 15% processing fee to cover handling and administrative costs, per our policy.
