Myrmecocystus mimicus fresh caught Queen(Pleo tube’s available!)
Myrmecocystus mimicus – Vibrant Colors & Natural Repletes
What’s Included:
• Fertile Queen – Myrmecocystus mimicus, verified and ready to establish a colony
• Free Feeding Dish – Easy feeding access inside the transport tube
• Dual Test Tube Setup – Ships in a specially prepared anti-flood shipping tube, plus a traditional test tube with a water reservoir for long-term housing
• Live Arrival Guarantee – Applies when someone is present to receive the package and proper eligibility is met
• Need Help? Reach out anytime — we’ll guide you through the transfer process step by step
🧬 Why Myrmecocystus mimicus?
This species is scientifically known for producing repletes (specialized storage workers), making it one of the most fascinating ants to keep in captivity. Its bold, reddish-orange coloration, combined with its unique behavior and calm temperament, makes it a true standout in any formicarium.
• Replete Production – Workers readily create repletes, a rare and visually striking biological feature
• Beautiful Coloration – Known for deep red, gold, and orange hues
• Low Aggression, High Visual Appeal – A calm species that thrives under observation
• Native to the U.S. Southwest – Adapted to desert and semi-arid habitats
Myrmecocystus mimicus has been documented in entomological studies for its trophic storage behaviors, where repletes serve as living reservoirs of food during dry seasons — a rare adaptation among North American ants (Snelling, 1976).
⚠️ Shipping Restrictions:
Available to: Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Kansas, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Texas
Orders placed from outside the approved states will be canceled and refunded minus a 15% processing fee to cover handling and administrative costs, as outlined in our policy.
Myrmecocystus mimicus – Vibrant Colors & Natural Repletes
What’s Included:
• Fertile Queen – Myrmecocystus mimicus, verified and ready to establish a colony
• Free Feeding Dish – Easy feeding access inside the transport tube
• Dual Test Tube Setup – Ships in a specially prepared anti-flood shipping tube, plus a traditional test tube with a water reservoir for long-term housing
• Live Arrival Guarantee – Applies when someone is present to receive the package and proper eligibility is met
• Need Help? Reach out anytime — we’ll guide you through the transfer process step by step
🧬 Why Myrmecocystus mimicus?
This species is scientifically known for producing repletes (specialized storage workers), making it one of the most fascinating ants to keep in captivity. Its bold, reddish-orange coloration, combined with its unique behavior and calm temperament, makes it a true standout in any formicarium.
• Replete Production – Workers readily create repletes, a rare and visually striking biological feature
• Beautiful Coloration – Known for deep red, gold, and orange hues
• Low Aggression, High Visual Appeal – A calm species that thrives under observation
• Native to the U.S. Southwest – Adapted to desert and semi-arid habitats
Myrmecocystus mimicus has been documented in entomological studies for its trophic storage behaviors, where repletes serve as living reservoirs of food during dry seasons — a rare adaptation among North American ants (Snelling, 1976).
⚠️ Shipping Restrictions:
Available to: Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Kansas, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Texas
Orders placed from outside the approved states will be canceled and refunded minus a 15% processing fee to cover handling and administrative costs, as outlined in our policy.
Myrmecocystus mimicus – Vibrant Colors & Natural Repletes
What’s Included:
• Fertile Queen – Myrmecocystus mimicus, verified and ready to establish a colony
• Free Feeding Dish – Easy feeding access inside the transport tube
• Dual Test Tube Setup – Ships in a specially prepared anti-flood shipping tube, plus a traditional test tube with a water reservoir for long-term housing
• Live Arrival Guarantee – Applies when someone is present to receive the package and proper eligibility is met
• Need Help? Reach out anytime — we’ll guide you through the transfer process step by step
🧬 Why Myrmecocystus mimicus?
This species is scientifically known for producing repletes (specialized storage workers), making it one of the most fascinating ants to keep in captivity. Its bold, reddish-orange coloration, combined with its unique behavior and calm temperament, makes it a true standout in any formicarium.
• Replete Production – Workers readily create repletes, a rare and visually striking biological feature
• Beautiful Coloration – Known for deep red, gold, and orange hues
• Low Aggression, High Visual Appeal – A calm species that thrives under observation
• Native to the U.S. Southwest – Adapted to desert and semi-arid habitats
Myrmecocystus mimicus has been documented in entomological studies for its trophic storage behaviors, where repletes serve as living reservoirs of food during dry seasons — a rare adaptation among North American ants (Snelling, 1976).
⚠️ Shipping Restrictions:
Available to: Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Kansas, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Texas
Orders placed from outside the approved states will be canceled and refunded minus a 15% processing fee to cover handling and administrative costs, as outlined in our policy.
