Myrmecocystus Semirufus

Myrmecocystus semirufus — an enchanting honeypot with warm reddish-brown coloration and the genus’s signature living larders. A mesmerizing, rewarding colony for keepers drawn to the honeypots.

• You'll receive: a fresh-caught, mated queen with brood.
• Founding: Fully claustral — the queen raises her first workers entirely on her own reserves.
• Diet: Sugars and nectar to fuel the repletes, plus insect protein for the brood.
• Coloration: Soft reddish-brown hues that deepen as the colony matures.
• Native range: California and the arid southwestern U.S.
• Difficulty: An approachable, rewarding honeypot for keepers ready to dive in.

From their chamber to your door — shipped with care by Royal Chamber Ants.

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