Myrmecocystus mexicanus (15-20 workers, Queen and Colony)

 Myrmecocystus mexicanus can be sent to (permits included with shipment): Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Texas, Utah, Idaho. ***Please Read the Information on the link (here) on our Live Arrival Guarantee.***  ***Each Colony is shipped with a permit and a care sheet*** General information Myrmecocystus mexicanus inhabits a wide range of habitats in their native range.  They are most active in the nighttime and are scavengers of various insects.  They are often seen visiting flowers and also tend desert flowers seeking out aphids for their honeydew.  This is one of the largest species of "honey-pot" ants in the world.  The size of these ants changes our recommendations for habitats from other honey pot ants at times, and please email us at tarheelants@gmail.com with questions about starting off with these ants.  These are Large ants due to the size of their repletes. Habitat Recommendations The Lair is currently our favorite "honey pot" formicarium in terms of visi