Three Kenyans have been accused with trying to transport ants into China and France for export.
The three, a man and his wife and a postal company employee are accused of trying to export the ant species Messor Cephalotes without clearance from Kenya Wildlife Service.
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They denied the charges and were freed on bail.
It was not clear for what reason the ants, which were said to be worth 300,000 shillings ($2,135; £1,677) were being sold.
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A prosecutor urged the court to expedite the case as the lives of the ants that were produced in court were at stake.