The Atta texana is a species of leafcutter ant native to the southern United States and parts of Mexico, known for cutting and carrying pieces of leaves back to its nest. It uses these leaves not as food directly, but to cultivate a specialized fungus, which serves as its primary food source. This ant lives in large, highly organized colonies with complex underground nests and plays an important role in soil aeration and ecosystem balance. ALL ORDERS WILL BE SHIPPED IN AN INSULATED BOX WITH A COOL PACK