Myrmecocystus mimicus (5-10 workers, Queen)(Ants Only)

 Our Myrmecocystus mimicus can be sent to (permits included with shipment): Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah  ***Each Colony is shipped with a permit and a care sheet*** General information Myrmecocystus mimicus inhabits a wide range of habitats in their native range.  They are most active in the daytime, and are scavengers.  They are often seen visiting flowers and also tend aphids for their honeydew.  Some smaller repletes show up early in the colony life-cycle, generally within the first 10-15 workers, with larger repletes coming later normally.   Habitat Recommendations Out of the three personal colonies we have raised of this species Tar Heel Ants, two were raised in a Lair formicarium and one in a Mini Hearth.   The Lair is currently our favorite "honey pot" formicarium in terms of visibility and close-ups during videos.  The Mini Hearth formicarium from Tar Heel Ants is our most successful formicarium for honey pot ants over the ye