Prenolepis Imparis

Prenolepis Imparis, more commonly named the false honey pot, is an ant that is known for its activity during the colder months of the year. Thus, they have been seen tunneling through snow in the winter. These ants usually go into a Sunmer diapause when the weather gets warm where they produce no new brood.

P. Imparis are polygonous, and colonies do best with 2 or more queens. They have a very docile temperament making them great beginner colonies with the exception that they run of a different egg laying schedule that most other ants.

These ants will eat a variety of protiens and sugars. When they eat liquids, their gasters swell similarly to how honey pots found in the desert do. This gives them their name the false honey due to the similarity to repleates found in honey pot nest.

Prenolepis Imparis is available in the following states:
Missouri