{"product_id":"myrmecocystus-mimicus","title":"Myrmecocystus mimicus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMyrmecocystus mimicus\u003c\/strong\u003e — a classic desert honeypot and one of the most approachable in the genus. Famous for its \u003cem\u003erepletes\u003c\/em\u003e: living larder workers that swell with stored nectar and hang from the nest ceiling like amber beads. Hardy, active, and a perfect introduction to keeping honeypots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e a fresh-caught, mated queen with brood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFounding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully claustral — in the wild, queens often team up to found cooperatively (pleometrosis).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sugars and nectar to fuel the repletes, plus insect protein for the brood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bicolored — a dark gaster over a lighter body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deserts and grasslands of the southwestern U.S.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate — one of the hardier, more forgiving honeypots, and a great first replete species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew here? Read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/care-myrmecocystus-mimicus\"\u003eHoneypot care guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom their chamber to your door — shipped with care by Royal Chamber Ants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Chamber Ants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54915260940593,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/rcants.com\/products\/myrmecocystus-mimicus","provider":"Royal Chamber Ants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}