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

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 the 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.  Repletes show up early in the colony life-cycle, generally within the first 10-15 workers, with larger repletes coming later normally.   Habitat Recommendations I have raised three colonies of this species at our location, all 2+ years in age.  All three began their journey with us in a Mini Hearth formicarium, and are now in a Lair formicarium.  The Lair is currently our favorite "honey pot" formicarium due to the visibility and close-ups during videos.  The Mini Hearth formicarium from Tar Heel Ants is the most long-term successful formicar