Cherry Headed Honeypot Ant (Myrmecocystus placodops-01)

Price range: $46.99 through $69.99

The Cherry-Headed Honeypot Ant (Myrmecocystus placodops-01) is a desert honeypot ant species native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. They are most commonly found in southern Texas. This species is known for the reddish or cherry-colored head seen in many workers and for its strong worker polymorphism, with colonies containing workers of several different sizes. It is the largest honeypot ant species in the United States and is primarily nocturnal, foraging in hot habitats, where it gathers nectar, honeydew, and small insects.

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Queen with Brood, 1-6 Workers

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