Myrmecocystus

Step into the world of Myrmecocystus, the iconic honeypot ants known for their unique repletes—specialized workers that store liquid food in their swollen abdomens. At Antlantis, we offer carefully raised Myrmecocystus colonies with queens, including species like M. mexicanus, M. mimicus, and M. placodops. These ants are native to arid and semi-arid regions of the western U.S. and are admired for their slow but steady growth, calm behavior, and fascinating colony dynamics. Myrmecocystus ants thrive in warm setups and provide an unmatched visual appeal as their repletes grow into shimmering droplets of stored nectar. These colonies are ideal for keepers who enjoy observing unique ant behaviors and watching long-term colony development unfold. With proper care and patience, Myrmecocystus offers a rewarding ant-keeping experience unlike any other—only at Antlantis.