About Lasius japonicus Santschi, 1941
Lasius japonicus is an ant species classified in the genus Lasius. It is commonly found across East Asia. Individuals of this species have been observed spraying formic acid for both defensive and offensive purposes. This ant species is also known to tend to aphids to obtain honeydew secretions from the aphids, and it has been recorded to be far more attentive to its aphids than other similar ant species. In terms of appearance, Lasius japonicus is mostly black in color, with a faint white tinge on its gaster.
