🍯 Myrmecocystus mendax (Larger Variant) — Established Honeypot Colony (Institution Grade)
Live Arrival Guarantee if some one is there at time of delivery.(Repletes do not come with live arrival guarantee)
If you or your institution have a ppq 526 permit to import this species into your state please send an email before or immediately after placing your order. Thanks.
One of the most impressive honeypot ants available — the larger-bodied variant of Myrmecocystus mendax. Known for bigger workers and queens, an exceptional work ethic, and early replete production, this species is both visually stunning and educationally rich.
Each listing below is an established, one-of-a-kind colony with a laying queen, an active worker force, Repletes and brood in all stages — ideal for enthusiasts, educators, and institutional displays.
✅ What's Included:
• Established colony with laying queen, workers, and brood in all stages
• Early replete production — fantastic for formicarium displays
• Dual test tube setup with anti-flood transit tube and hydration reservoir
• Step-by-step transfer and care support — just reach out
🧬 About the Species:
• Larger worker and queen size — more visibility for observation
• Early replete production for striking displays
• Desert-adapted — thrives in warm, arid setups
• Bold contrast and recognizable, active movement
⚠️ Ships only to: Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Texas.
Orders placed from states not listed above will be automatically canceled, or — at our discretion — substituted with a species we are licensed to ship to your state. Cancellations due to state restrictions are subject to a 15% restocking fee.
🍯 Myrmecocystus mendax (Larger Variant) — Established Honeypot Colony (Institution Grade)
Live Arrival Guarantee if some one is there at time of delivery.(Repletes do not come with live arrival guarantee)
If you or your institution have a ppq 526 permit to import this species into your state please send an email before or immediately after placing your order. Thanks.
One of the most impressive honeypot ants available — the larger-bodied variant of Myrmecocystus mendax. Known for bigger workers and queens, an exceptional work ethic, and early replete production, this species is both visually stunning and educationally rich.
Each listing below is an established, one-of-a-kind colony with a laying queen, an active worker force, Repletes and brood in all stages — ideal for enthusiasts, educators, and institutional displays.
✅ What's Included:
• Established colony with laying queen, workers, and brood in all stages
• Early replete production — fantastic for formicarium displays
• Dual test tube setup with anti-flood transit tube and hydration reservoir
• Step-by-step transfer and care support — just reach out
🧬 About the Species:
• Larger worker and queen size — more visibility for observation
• Early replete production for striking displays
• Desert-adapted — thrives in warm, arid setups
• Bold contrast and recognizable, active movement
⚠️ Ships only to: Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Texas.
Orders placed from states not listed above will be automatically canceled, or — at our discretion — substituted with a species we are licensed to ship to your state. Cancellations due to state restrictions are subject to a 15% restocking fee.
