he 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.
✅ 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.
he 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.
✅ 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.
