Pogonomyrmex bicolor (Arizona — Large Bicolored Harvester)

Pogonomyrmex bicolor — the true Arizona bicolored harvester, a member of the barbatus species group. A big, bold Sonoran-desert harvester with large queens and large, striking workers — a real centerpiece harvester.

• You'll receive: a fresh-caught, mated large queen with brood.
• Founding: Fully claustral — she raises her first workers sealed away, no feeding needed.
• Diet: Granivore — a seed mix is the staple, plus insect protein for the brood.
• Range: Sonoran Desert of Arizona.
• Difficulty: Beginner–Intermediate — hardy and heat-loving.
• Heads up: A true harvester with a potent sting — handle with care.

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

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

Native range (U.S.): Arizona.