Myrmecocystus Mexicanus (AZ Bicolor)

The Arizona bicolor form of the hobby’s crown jewel. Fully claustral golden Honeypot queens that grow into visually stunning colonies famous for their repletes — workers swollen with stored nectar, hanging like amber beads from underground chamber ceilings.
This form shows a deeper contrast between the rich gold mesosoma and a darker mahogany gaster. Workers are polymorphic, ranging from tiny minors to the iconic balloon-bodied repletes that make this species unforgettable.

You'll receive: a fresh-caught, mated queen with brood.

Quick Facts
Queen: 16–19 mm
Founding: Fully claustral
Temp: 24–30 °C warm / 18–22 °C cool
Difficulty: Intermediate
Diet: Sugars + live or frozen insects

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Native range (U.S.): Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, Utah, Nevada.