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| Lasius japonicus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Formicidae |
| Subfamily: | Formicinae |
| Genus: | Lasius |
| Species: | L. japonicus |
| Binomial name | |
| Lasius japonicus Santschi, 1941 | |
Lasius japonicus is a species of ant belonging to the genus Lasius , that are commonly found throughout East Asia. [1] The species has been observed spraying formic acid both defensively and offensively. [2] It is also known to tend to aphids in exchange for their honeydew secretions, and have been found to be far more attentive to their aphids then other similar ant species. [3] In appearance they are mostly black in color with a tinge of white on their gaster.