the grandest honeypot ant species in the continental United States — and one of the rarest available to keepers. Myrmecocystus placodops produces show-stopping repletes that hang like amber droplets from the nest ceiling. A true collector's centerpiece, elusive in nature and nearly impossible to source.
Each listing below is an established, one-of-a-kind colony with a laying queen, active workers, Repletes and brood in all stages. Stock is extremely limited and does not replenish on demand.
Live arrival Guarantee as long as someone 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.
✅ What's Included:
• Established colony with laying queen, workers, and brood in all stages
• 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:
• The largest honeypot species in the continental U.S.
• Dramatic amber repletes — a genuine display centerpiece
• Among the rarest honeypots in the hobby
• Desert-adapted — thrives in warm, arid setups
⚠️ Ships only to: Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah.
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.
the grandest honeypot ant species in the continental United States — and one of the rarest available to keepers. Myrmecocystus placodops produces show-stopping repletes that hang like amber droplets from the nest ceiling. A true collector's centerpiece, elusive in nature and nearly impossible to source.
Each listing below is an established, one-of-a-kind colony with a laying queen, active workers, Repletes and brood in all stages. Stock is extremely limited and does not replenish on demand.
Live arrival Guarantee as long as someone 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.
✅ What's Included:
• Established colony with laying queen, workers, and brood in all stages
• 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:
• The largest honeypot species in the continental U.S.
• Dramatic amber repletes — a genuine display centerpiece
• Among the rarest honeypots in the hobby
• Desert-adapted — thrives in warm, arid setups
⚠️ Ships only to: Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah.
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.
