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Captivating blue-colored ant discovered in India's remote Siang Valley - EurekAlert


A new species of blue ant was discovered in Yingku village in Arunachal Pradesh, Northeastern India. It was named Paraparatrechina neela, after the word "neela" which means blue in various Indian languages. Its unique blue coloration makes it stand out among other ant species. The discovery, published in the open-access journal ZooKeys, adds to the richness of ant diversity and highlights the unique biodiversity of the Eastern Himalayas.

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