Dorymyrmex bureni Queen Ant for Sale — The Pyramid Ant

Looking for a fast, fascinating ant that's a little different from the usual starters? Dorymyrmex bureni — the pyramid ant — is a quick, heat-loving species named for the small volcano-shaped sand craters it builds over its nest. Constantly on the move and endlessly active, it's a genuinely fun colony to watch. These are fresh-caught, fertile queens ready to found a colony from egg one.

What's Included:

• Fresh-Caught Queen – Dorymyrmex bureni, the pyramid ant
• Free Feeding Dish – Included for simple feeding directly in the tube
• Dual Test Tube Setup – Ships in a flood-resistant transit tube plus a traditional water-reservoir tube for long-term colony support (available with a classic cotton plug or a mold-resistant PVA sponge)
• Live Arrival Guarantee – Applies when someone is present to receive the package and shipping eligibility is met
• Personal Support – Contact us anytime for a step-by-step walkthrough of the transfer process

🧬 Why Keep the Pyramid Ant?

Dorymyrmex bureni is a small, speedy, sun-loving species that brings constant activity to a setup. Unlike seed-storing harvesters, pyramid ants are scavengers with a sweet tooth — they feed on sugars, nectar, and small insects, making feeding time simple and rewarding.

• Fast & Always Active – Quick-moving workers that never seem to stop
• Distinctive Nest Builders – Named for the little pyramid- or volcano-shaped sand craters they raise at the nest entrance
• Heat-Loving & Hardy – A true desert ant; give the nest a heat gradient with a warm spot of 80°F+ and let the colony pick its comfort zone
• Simple, Sweet Diet – Sugars and nectar plus occasional small insects for protein — no seed setup needed
• Great Display Colony – High-energy behavior that's a joy to observe

Fun Fact: The "pyramid ant" name comes from the tidy cone of excavated sand these ants build around their nest opening — a tiny desert volcano marking the colony below.

Where We Ship:

We currently ship Dorymyrmex bureni to Texas only. Good news — permits to ship to their full native range are being added very soon, so keep an eye out if you're outside Texas.

✅ Ready to keep one of the desert's most energetic little ants?

Order your Dorymyrmex bureni pyramid ant queen today and watch a fast-moving, crater-building colony take shape in your own ant farm!

Approved shipping states are listed above. If the species you ordered cannot be legally shipped to your state, we may substitute a comparable species of equal or greater value that we are approved to ship to your location, at our discretion. If we do not have a suitable substitute available, your order will be canceled and refunded minus a 15% restocking fee.

Live arrival guarantee: your colony is covered for 7 days from delivery. To qualify you must be present to receive the package, and you must contact us within 15 minutes of the delivery notification with clear photos or video of any substantial issue. We do not use signature confirmation, so please watch your tracking and don't let the box sit outside in heat or cold.

Every live ant order ships with heat packs or ice packs and an insulated box at no extra cost. These are always included in the shipping price.

We ship live ants Monday through Wednesday only, so no colony spends a weekend in transit. During peak season the most that should pass before your order ships is 5-7 days; in slower months it's typically 2-3.