Buy Live Ants in California — Queen Ants & Colonies for Sale

California's staggering biodiversity , from coastal redwood forests and Central Valley grasslands to the Mojave Desert , supports hundreds of ant species, including Pogonomyrmex californicus (California harvester ant), Veromessor andrei (California Harvester Ant), and the but Linepithema humile (Argentine Ant). The state's varied microclimates mean ant behaviors here are among the most studied in the world. American Ant Store offers live, legally sourced colonies for California's growing community of ant keepers and educators. All orders are backed by our 5-day live arrival guarantee. View our shipping policy for details.