What’s Included:
• Fertile Queen – Pogonomyrmex rugosus, Rough Harvester Ant, hand-selected for health and viability
• 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 test tube with a water reservoir for long-term colony support
• Live Arrival Guarantee – Applies when someone is present to receive the package and shipping eligibility is met
• Need Help? Contact us for a personalized, step-by-step walkthrough of the transfer process
Pogonomyrmex rugosus – The Rough Harvester Ant
This iconic desert-dwelling species is renowned for its rugged appearance, bold behavior, and efficient foraging skills. Pogonomyrmex rugosus thrives in the arid Southwest and is one of the most active and industrious harvester ants you can raise. With their striking red-orange and black coloration and powerful mandibles, they are a fascinating and rewarding species for keepers seeking a more dynamic and engaging colony.
Add a Rough Harvester Ant queen and starter colony to your collection and witness the unmatched work ethic of one of nature’s most relentless gatherers.
Shipping Availability:
We currently ship Pogonomyrmex rugosus colonies to: California, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah.
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.
What’s Included:
• Fertile Queen – Pogonomyrmex rugosus, Rough Harvester Ant, hand-selected for health and viability
• 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 test tube with a water reservoir for long-term colony support
• Live Arrival Guarantee – Applies when someone is present to receive the package and shipping eligibility is met
• Need Help? Contact us for a personalized, step-by-step walkthrough of the transfer process
Pogonomyrmex rugosus – The Rough Harvester Ant
This iconic desert-dwelling species is renowned for its rugged appearance, bold behavior, and efficient foraging skills. Pogonomyrmex rugosus thrives in the arid Southwest and is one of the most active and industrious harvester ants you can raise. With their striking red-orange and black coloration and powerful mandibles, they are a fascinating and rewarding species for keepers seeking a more dynamic and engaging colony.
Add a Rough Harvester Ant queen and starter colony to your collection and witness the unmatched work ethic of one of nature’s most relentless gatherers.
Shipping Availability:
We currently ship Pogonomyrmex rugosus colonies to: California, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah.
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.
