Honey Pot Ant
| Geographical Range | Southwestern United States, Mexico |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Deserts, dry plains |
| Scientific Name | Myrmecocystus mexicanus |
| Conservation Status | Not listed by IUCN |
These fascinating little desert ants can turn themselves into living "honey pots." The nest-mates in a colony convert the food they eat into a sugary liquid. Then they store it inside their body, in their expanding abdomen. When food is scarce, the honey pot ants regurgitate this nectar to feed their nest mates.









