Myrmecocystus Mexicanus (AZ Bicolor) — Starter Colony

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The Arizona bicolor form of the hobby’s crown jewel, now shipped as a starter colony. Golden Honeypot workers grow swollen with stored nectar, the famous repletes that hang like amber beads from the chamber ceiling. This form shows a deeper contrast between the rich gold mesosoma and a darker mahogany gaster, and workers are polymorphic, ranging from tiny minors to the iconic balloon-bodied repletes that make this species unforgettable.

You'll receive: a mated queen with 1–10 workers and brood — a starter colony already past the fragile founding stage, so it grows from the day it lands on your shelf.

Quick Facts
Stage: Starter colony (queen + 1–10 workers + brood)
Queen: 16–19 mm
Temp: 24–30 °C warm / 18–22 °C cool
Difficulty: Intermediate
Diet: Sugars + live or frozen insects

New to this species? Read our full Gold Honeypot care guide →

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