{"product_id":"texas-leafcutter-ant-atta-texana","title":"Texas Leafcutter Ant (Atta texana)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtta texana (Texas Leafcutter Ant)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAtta texana\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as the Texas Leafcutter Ant or \"town ant,\" is one of the most fascinating and advanced ant species native to the United States. Found across the pine forests and clay soils of East Texas and western Louisiana, these ants are true fungus farmers. They cut and carry sections of leaves back to their nest, not to eat, but to cultivate a specialized fungus that feeds the entire colony. Among leaf cutter ants for sale, \u003cem\u003eA. texana\u003c\/em\u003e is the only \u003cem\u003eAtta\u003c\/em\u003e species native to the U.S., making it a rare and rewarding centerpiece for serious ant keepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeafcutter colonies are highly organized, with multiple worker castes ranging from tiny \"minims\" that tend the fungus garden to large soldiers that defend the nest. Watching a foraging trail form, a moving ribbon of green leaf fragments carried above the workers' heads, is one of the most incredible sights in the entire hobby. Few species show off the intelligence and division of labor of an ant colony quite like \u003cem\u003eAtta texana\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an advanced species. Leafcutters require a steady supply of fresh, pesticide-free leaves, consistent humidity, and a stable warm temperature to keep their fungus garden healthy. They are best suited for experienced keepers who are ready to commit to the daily care a fungus-growing colony needs. In return, you get one of the most active, visually striking, and biologically remarkable colonies you can keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach order is a healthy, established \u003cem\u003eAtta texana\u003c\/em\u003e queen with the beginnings of her fungus garden, packed with care and shipped with our Live Arrival Guarantee. Native range assignment: Texas and Louisiana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColony Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 Queen\u003c\/strong\u003e: single queen with ~30 workers and a golf-ball-size fungus garden. $250\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 Queens\u003c\/strong\u003e: two queens with ~40-50 workers and a golf-ball-size fungus garden. $299.99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 Queens\u003c\/strong\u003e: three queens with ~50-70 workers and an apple-size fungus garden. $350\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery colony ships as an established, actively growing fungus garden with our Live Arrival Guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"American Ant Store","offers":[{"title":"1 Queen (30 workers)","offer_id":48412407922946,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Queens (40-50 workers)","offer_id":48412407955714,"sku":null,"price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Queens (50-70 workers)","offer_id":48412407988482,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/7024\/9474\/files\/atta-texana-queen.jpeg?v=1787942310","url":"https:\/\/americanantstore.com\/products\/texas-leafcutter-ant-atta-texana","provider":"American Ant Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}