Myrmecocystus navajo is a monogynous ant species with a colony size of 10,000 individuals. They have a medium development rate and their queen is 11-12mm in size while workers are 4-8 mm. They are yellow in color and their nutrition consists of food insects, fruit, vegetables, and syrup. The humidity levels for their arena and nest should be maintained between 40-50% and 50-70% respectively, while the recommended temperature for their arena is 24-30 degrees Celsius.