{"product_id":"pogonomyrmex-barbatus","title":"Red Harvester Ant (Pogonomyrmex barbatus)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"MW5IWV\" data-motion-part=\"BG_LAYER\" data-hook=\"bgLayers\" id=\"bgLayers_comp-kxrxckz91\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"7868\" data-end=\"7918\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7871\" data-end=\"7916\"\u003ePogonomyrmex barbatus (Red Harvester Ant)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7920\" data-end=\"8174\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"7920\" data-end=\"7943\"\u003ePogonomyrmex barbatus\u003c\/em\u003e, the classic Red Harvester Ant, is one of the most well-known and admired species in North America. Their vibrant red coloration and organized seed-harvesting behavior make them both educational and highly entertaining to watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8176\" data-end=\"8443\"\u003eThese ants are among the most studied insects in the United States for their intelligence, colony communication, and foraging structure. In captivity, they show the same precision—forming efficient trails, sorting seeds by size, and maintaining clean nest chambers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8445\" data-end=\"8617\"\u003eHardy and visually impressive, \u003cem data-start=\"8476\" data-end=\"8489\"\u003eP. barbatus\u003c\/em\u003e is perfect for both beginner and experienced keepers who want an iconic, active desert species with strong foraging displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"8619\" data-end=\"8622\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"8624\" data-end=\"8646\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"8628\" data-end=\"8644\"\u003eSpecies Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8648\" data-end=\"8740\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"8648\" data-end=\"8660\"\u003eGeneral:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"8660\" data-end=\"8663\"\u003eIconic red harvester ant known for seed-harvesting and team-based foraging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8742\" data-end=\"8818\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"8742\" data-end=\"8751\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"8751\" data-end=\"8754\"\u003eMixed seeds, insects, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"8780\" data-end=\"8804\"\u003ebyFormica Ant Nectar\u003c\/strong\u003e for sugars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8820\" data-end=\"8908\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"8820\" data-end=\"8836\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"8836\" data-end=\"8839\"\u003eMaintain \u003cstrong data-start=\"8848\" data-end=\"8859\"\u003e78–85°F\u003c\/strong\u003e with dry nests and slight humidity near brood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8910\" data-end=\"8974\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"8910\" data-end=\"8919\"\u003eNest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"8919\" data-end=\"8922\"\u003eSandy or desert-style formicaria with ventilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8976\" data-end=\"9022\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"8976\" data-end=\"8989\"\u003eDiapause:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"8989\" data-end=\"8992\"\u003eMild seasonal rest optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"9024\" data-end=\"9078\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"9024\" data-end=\"9035\"\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"9035\" data-end=\"9038\"\u003eModerate to fast with regular feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"9080\" data-end=\"9130\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"9080\" data-end=\"9095\"\u003eQueen size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9–11 mm  \u003cstrong data-start=\"9105\" data-end=\"9121\"\u003eWorker size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–7 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"9132\" data-end=\"9135\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"9137\" data-end=\"9355\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"9137\" data-end=\"9146\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e All ants for sale have a range where the species is native. Always check your local regulations before purchasing live ants.\u003cbr data-start=\"9271\" data-end=\"9274\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"9274\" data-end=\"9292\"\u003eStates Native:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eArizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Lousiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"QfrfFD cell\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TPAMultiSection_kxrxcdk3.product-page-details-4\" data-hook=\"slot-placeholder-TPAMultiSection_kxrxcdk3.product-page-details-4\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"QfrfFD cell\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TPAMultiSection_kxrxcdk3.product-page-details-8\" data-hook=\"slot-placeholder-TPAMultiSection_kxrxcdk3.product-page-details-8\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.americanantstore.com\/pages\/pogonomyrmex-harvester-ant-care-guide\"\u003eHarvester Ant Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.americanantstore.com\/pages\/ant-feeding-guide\"\u003eAnt Feeding Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Ant Store","offers":[{"title":"1 queen","offer_id":46878383964418,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 queen 5-10 workers","offer_id":46878383997186,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/7024\/9474\/files\/PogonomyrmexBarbatusQueen_03fbd930-f4ee-40b7-8c44-cd5159555173.jpg?v=1764619814","url":"https:\/\/americanantstore.com\/products\/pogonomyrmex-barbatus","provider":"American Ant Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}