All live ants now ship in upgraded insulated boxes with a heat or cold pack based on your local temperatures — 2–3 day expedited shipping is fully included at checkout. Just select Free Shipping and you’re covered.
• Fertile Myrmecocystus depilis Queen – Carefully selected and inspected for health
• Free Feeding Dish – Preloaded in the tube for easy care right out of the box
• Flood-Resistant Tube – Packed in a secure shipping test tube for safe transit
• Hydration Tube Included – Transfer colony within 48 hours of delivery for best results
• Live Arrival Guarantee – Applies when someone is present at delivery and all eligibility criteria are met
• Need Help? Call or email us for a full walkthrough on transferring your queen safely
The Myrmecocystus depilis is a small but mighty honeypot species — often mistaken for M. mimicus, but with darker coloration and a smaller overall size. Despite their size, mature colonies of depilis grow large and produce repletes more readily than many of their larger cousins.
• Compact Honeypot Species – Great for setups with limited space
• High Replete Production – Known to develop storage repletes early and often
• Darker Coloration – More subdued tones than the closely related M. mimicus
• Fascinating Behavior – Excellent for educational displays and observation
• Great for Intermediate Keepers – Especially suited for desert or dry setups
Available to the following states:
California, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas
Orders placed from outside the listed states will be canceled and refunded minus a 15% processing fee to cover administrative and handling costs.
All live ants now ship in upgraded insulated boxes with a heat or cold pack based on your local temperatures — 2–3 day expedited shipping is fully included at checkout. Just select Free Shipping and you’re covered.
• Fertile Myrmecocystus depilis Queen – Carefully selected and inspected for health
• Free Feeding Dish – Preloaded in the tube for easy care right out of the box
• Flood-Resistant Tube – Packed in a secure shipping test tube for safe transit
• Hydration Tube Included – Transfer colony within 48 hours of delivery for best results
• Live Arrival Guarantee – Applies when someone is present at delivery and all eligibility criteria are met
• Need Help? Call or email us for a full walkthrough on transferring your queen safely
The Myrmecocystus depilis is a small but mighty honeypot species — often mistaken for M. mimicus, but with darker coloration and a smaller overall size. Despite their size, mature colonies of depilis grow large and produce repletes more readily than many of their larger cousins.
• Compact Honeypot Species – Great for setups with limited space
• High Replete Production – Known to develop storage repletes early and often
• Darker Coloration – More subdued tones than the closely related M. mimicus
• Fascinating Behavior – Excellent for educational displays and observation
• Great for Intermediate Keepers – Especially suited for desert or dry setups
Available to the following states:
California, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas
Orders placed from outside the listed states will be canceled and refunded minus a 15% processing fee to cover administrative and handling costs.
