Camponotus modoc
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
• Fertile Queen –
• Workers + Brood – Active, developing colony ready to thrive
• Free Feeding Dish – Included for convenient in-tube feeding
• Dual Test Tube Setup – Ships in an anti-flood transit tube, plus a traditional test tube with a built-in water reservoir for safe long-term housing
• Live Arrival Guarantee – Applies when someone is present to receive the package and all eligibility requirements are met
• Need Help? Call or email us — we’ll walk you through every step of the transfer process
Overview:
A stunning, beginner-friendly carpenter ant species native to the western U.S., Camponotus modoc queens display a sleek flat‑black exoskeleton contrasted by deep reddish‑brown legs. These robust queens average 15–17 mm in length and establish colonies slowly but steadily, producing large major workers with head widths rivaling their own.
Growth & Behavior:
Fully claustral founding: queens don’t need food to start the colony
Foundation phase: expect initial slow growth, accelerating as minors emerge
Majors develop in mature colonies, offering impressive size and structure
Appearance:
Body color: matte black
Legs: dark red, providing subtle contrast
Majors: resemble “mini‑queens” with large heads
Shipping & Availability:
Queens are carefully shipped in temperature‑controlled tubes
Live‑arrival guarantee applies—report any issues within 15 minutes of opening
Available for shipping to: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
• Fertile Queen –
• Workers + Brood – Active, developing colony ready to thrive
• Free Feeding Dish – Included for convenient in-tube feeding
• Dual Test Tube Setup – Ships in an anti-flood transit tube, plus a traditional test tube with a built-in water reservoir for safe long-term housing
• Live Arrival Guarantee – Applies when someone is present to receive the package and all eligibility requirements are met
• Need Help? Call or email us — we’ll walk you through every step of the transfer process
Overview:
A stunning, beginner-friendly carpenter ant species native to the western U.S., Camponotus modoc queens display a sleek flat‑black exoskeleton contrasted by deep reddish‑brown legs. These robust queens average 15–17 mm in length and establish colonies slowly but steadily, producing large major workers with head widths rivaling their own.
Growth & Behavior:
Fully claustral founding: queens don’t need food to start the colony
Foundation phase: expect initial slow growth, accelerating as minors emerge
Majors develop in mature colonies, offering impressive size and structure
Appearance:
Body color: matte black
Legs: dark red, providing subtle contrast
Majors: resemble “mini‑queens” with large heads
Shipping & Availability:
Queens are carefully shipped in temperature‑controlled tubes
Live‑arrival guarantee applies—report any issues within 15 minutes of opening
Available for shipping to: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
• Fertile Queen –
• Workers + Brood – Active, developing colony ready to thrive
• Free Feeding Dish – Included for convenient in-tube feeding
• Dual Test Tube Setup – Ships in an anti-flood transit tube, plus a traditional test tube with a built-in water reservoir for safe long-term housing
• Live Arrival Guarantee – Applies when someone is present to receive the package and all eligibility requirements are met
• Need Help? Call or email us — we’ll walk you through every step of the transfer process
Overview:
A stunning, beginner-friendly carpenter ant species native to the western U.S., Camponotus modoc queens display a sleek flat‑black exoskeleton contrasted by deep reddish‑brown legs. These robust queens average 15–17 mm in length and establish colonies slowly but steadily, producing large major workers with head widths rivaling their own.
Growth & Behavior:
Fully claustral founding: queens don’t need food to start the colony
Foundation phase: expect initial slow growth, accelerating as minors emerge
Majors develop in mature colonies, offering impressive size and structure
Appearance:
Body color: matte black
Legs: dark red, providing subtle contrast
Majors: resemble “mini‑queens” with large heads
Shipping & Availability:
Queens are carefully shipped in temperature‑controlled tubes
Live‑arrival guarantee applies—report any issues within 15 minutes of opening
Available for shipping to: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming