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