Pogonomyrmex bicolor (Bicolored Harvester Ant)

Pogonomyrmex bicolor — a striking two-toned harvester from the Sonoran Desert: a warm rust-red head and thorax set against a dark gaster. Bold, hardy, and heat-loving — a standout in any harvester lineup.

• You'll receive: a fresh, fully-claustral queen with brood.
• Founding: Fully claustral — she raises her first workers sealed away, no feeding needed.
• Diet: Seeds (granivore) plus insect protein.
• Range: Sonoran Desert of the American Southwest.
• Difficulty: Beginner–Intermediate — tough and forgiving, and it loves heat.
• Heads up: A true harvester with a potent sting — handle with care.

New to this species? Read our Bicolored Harvester care guide →

From their chamber to your door — shipped with care by Royal Chamber Ants.