{"product_id":"neoponera-villosa","title":"Neoponera villosa (Predatory Ponerine Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeoponera villosa\u003c\/strong\u003e — a large, glossy, fast-moving predatory ant from the American tropics, and a true showpiece for the advanced keeper. Agile hunters with striking presence and a fascinating, alert temperament.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e a queen \u003cstrong\u003ewith brood\u003c\/strong\u003e, ready to establish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ponerine — a hunting ant, not a seed or sugar specialist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live or pre-killed feeder insects, plus sugars\/nectar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neotropics — from southern Texas and Mexico through Central and South America.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate–Advanced — warmth, humidity, and a steady insect supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRespect the sting:\u003c\/strong\u003e ponerines pack a genuinely potent sting — for experienced keepers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery limited — only a couple available.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew to ponerines? Read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/care-neoponera-villosa\"\u003eNeoponera villosa 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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"color:#9aa6d8;font-size:.85rem;\"\u003eNative range (U.S.): southern Texas only — primarily a Central \u0026amp; South American species.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Chamber Ants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55087610757425,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/0375\/0961\/files\/Neoponera_Villosa.jpg?v=1783208730","url":"https:\/\/rcants.com\/products\/neoponera-villosa","provider":"Royal Chamber Ants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}