Myrmica Queen In Test Tube

Myrmica

Hardy Red Ants

Small. Active. Always working.

Myrmica are energetic, cold-tolerant ants known for their reddish coloration and constant activity. Even during founding, these ants stay on the move, making them engaging to observe from the very beginning.

Shipping Restrictions

Ships to Washington State addresses only.

What You Will Receive

• 1 Myrmica Queen
• Test tube setup, ready for founding

Why Myrmica?

• Highly active workers
• Red to reddish-brown coloration
• Cold-tolerant, native species
• Can be multi-queen depending on species
• Semi-claustral founding behavior
• Excellent for observation-focused setups

These ants don’t wait.
They get to work.

Care Overview

Difficulty: Beginner-friendly
Colony Growth: Moderate
Diet: Sugars and insects
Humidity: Moderate to high
Hibernation: Required (winter diapause)

Founding Notes

Myrmica are semi-claustral, meaning the queen will forage for food while founding. Providing access to sugars and small insects during this stage is important for successful colony establishment.

For more in-depth care and biological information, please refer to the species Wiki.

Peace of Mind Guarantee

All queens go through a vetting process to ensure quality, health, and viability.

• Guaranteed to arrive alive
• Guaranteed to produce viable eggs

If your queen fails to arrive alive or does not produce viable eggs, you may choose between:
• A full refund
• A replacement queen of equal value

New Stock Information

Myrmica typically have nuptial flights from late spring through summer, depending on species and local conditions.
This is when new stock becomes available.

Backorder Information

If a queen is listed as backordered, it means my personal inventory has run out, but the species may still be available through trusted ant keepers I work with.

When you place a backorder:

• If a queen is sourced, your order will ship normally (with possible delay)
• If a queen cannot be sourced, you will receive a full refund
• The listing will then be updated to out of stock or pre-order

No guesswork. No surprises.