{"product_id":"novomessor-albisetosus","title":"Novomessor albisetosus (Long-Legged Desert Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNovomessor albisetosus\u003c\/strong\u003e — a striking long-legged desert harvester and close cousin to \u003cem\u003ecockerelli\u003c\/em\u003e, named for the fine pale hairs that catch the light across its body. Quick, hardy, and a cooperative forager, it builds into an active, rewarding colony that never seems to sit still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e a fresh-caught, mated queen with brood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFounding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully claustral — though she readily takes food if offered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e An omnivorous harvester — seeds plus generous insect protein; an enthusiastic feeder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast — colonies build quickly with warmth and steady feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deserts and grasslands of the southwestern U.S.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate — hardy, but fast-growing and hungry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSting:\u003c\/strong\u003e No potent sting — quick to bite, but without the venom of \u003cem\u003ePogonomyrmex\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew here? Read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/care-novomessor-albisetosus\"\u003eLong-Legged Harvester care guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom their chamber to your door — shipped with care by Royal Chamber Ants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Chamber Ants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54915260743985,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/rcants.com\/products\/novomessor-albisetosus","provider":"Royal Chamber Ants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}