• Thriving Myrmecocystus mimicus Colony – Includes a fertile queen, active workers, and developing brood, all carefully verified for health and vigor. • Free Feeding Dish – Makes initial feeding easy right inside the transport tube. • Dual Test Tube Setup – Ships in a specially prepared anti-flood shipping tube, plus a traditional hydration tube with water reservoir for secure, long-term housing. • Live Arrival Guarantee – Applies when someone is present to receive the package and all eligibility criteria are met. • Need Help? Reach out anytime — we’ll walk you through the entire transfer process step by step.
🧬 Why Choose Myrmecocystus mimicus?
Myrmecocystus mimicus is scientifically celebrated for its trophic replete behavior — where workers transform into living food reservoirs to sustain the colony during dry spells. Combined with their striking coloration and calm nature, these ants are a standout for hobbyists and educators alike.
• Natural Replete Production – Watch workers develop into repletes, one of the rarest and most visually captivating adaptations in ant keeping. • Beautiful Coloration – Renowned for deep red, gold, and orange tones that shine under natural or artificial light. • Calm Temperament – Easy to observe, low-aggression, and thrives under attentive care. • Native to the U.S. Southwest – Perfectly adapted to arid and semi-arid habitats.
📝 Documented in entomological research for their remarkable trophic storage behaviors (Snelling, 1976), this species offers both educational insight and incredible display value.
⚠️ Shipping Restrictions:
Available to: Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Kansas, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Texas
Orders placed from outside these approved states will be canceled and refunded minus a 15% processing fee to cover administrative and handling costs, in line with our policy.
💥 Bring home a colony that’s not only stunning to watch but also showcases one of nature’s most unique survival strategies. Perfect for keepers ready to explore the fascinating world of honeypots!
• Thriving Myrmecocystus mimicus Colony – Includes a fertile queen, active workers, and developing brood, all carefully verified for health and vigor. • Free Feeding Dish – Makes initial feeding easy right inside the transport tube. • Dual Test Tube Setup – Ships in a specially prepared anti-flood shipping tube, plus a traditional hydration tube with water reservoir for secure, long-term housing. • Live Arrival Guarantee – Applies when someone is present to receive the package and all eligibility criteria are met. • Need Help? Reach out anytime — we’ll walk you through the entire transfer process step by step.
🧬 Why Choose Myrmecocystus mimicus?
Myrmecocystus mimicus is scientifically celebrated for its trophic replete behavior — where workers transform into living food reservoirs to sustain the colony during dry spells. Combined with their striking coloration and calm nature, these ants are a standout for hobbyists and educators alike.
• Natural Replete Production – Watch workers develop into repletes, one of the rarest and most visually captivating adaptations in ant keeping. • Beautiful Coloration – Renowned for deep red, gold, and orange tones that shine under natural or artificial light. • Calm Temperament – Easy to observe, low-aggression, and thrives under attentive care. • Native to the U.S. Southwest – Perfectly adapted to arid and semi-arid habitats.
📝 Documented in entomological research for their remarkable trophic storage behaviors (Snelling, 1976), this species offers both educational insight and incredible display value.
⚠️ Shipping Restrictions:
Available to: Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Kansas, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Texas
Orders placed from outside these approved states will be canceled and refunded minus a 15% processing fee to cover administrative and handling costs, in line with our policy.
💥 Bring home a colony that’s not only stunning to watch but also showcases one of nature’s most unique survival strategies. Perfect for keepers ready to explore the fascinating world of honeypots!
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