Japanese Carpenter Ant
Camponotus japonicus
Japanese carpenter ants inhabit open woodland, grassland edges, gardens, and other terrestrial habitats across East Asia. Workers travel over the ground and vegetation while collecting insects, honeydew, nectar, and other sugary foods. They nest in soil, under stones, and in rotten wood, though they do not consume sound timber. When threatened, they can bite with strong mandibles and release formic acid as a chemical defense.
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