{"product_id":"dorymyrmex-bicolor","title":"Dorymyrmex bicolor (Bicolored Pyramid Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDorymyrmex bicolor\u003c\/strong\u003e — the bicolored pyramid ant, offered as a \u003cstrong\u003epolygynous variety\u003c\/strong\u003e: multiple queens can be raised together for a faster, more resilient start. Named for the small cone-shaped “pyramid” on each worker's back, these are blisteringly fast, sugar-loving ants that build busy, endlessly active colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your colony size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1, 2, or 3 fresh-caught queens with brood — priced per group below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolygyny:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple foundresses cohabit — more queens, faster early growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFounding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully claustral — queens raise their first workers on their own reserves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sugar-hungry — keep nectar or sugar water always available, plus insect protein for brood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e the propodeal “pyramid,” and crater-shaped nest entrances in the wild.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo sting:\u003c\/strong\u003e dolichoderines defend chemically — harmless to keepers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner–Intermediate — fast-growing and forgiving, but keep the setup sealed; they're quick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew to pyramid ants? Read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/care-dorymyrmex-bicolor\"\u003eDorymyrmex bicolor care guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom their chamber to your door — shipped with care by Royal Chamber Ants.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"color:#9aa6d8;font-size:.85rem;\"\u003eNative range (U.S.): Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Chamber Ants","offers":[{"title":"1 Queen","offer_id":55350417817905,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Queens","offer_id":55350417850673,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Queens","offer_id":55350417883441,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/0375\/0961\/files\/Dorymyrmex_Bicolor_workers.jpg?v=1784452118","url":"https:\/\/rcants.com\/products\/dorymyrmex-bicolor","provider":"Royal Chamber Ants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}