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

Nothing like the common red, black, or brown ants, a stunning blue ant has been discovered in Yingku village in Arunachal Pradesh, northeastern India. This new species belongs to the rare genus Paraparatrechina and has been named Paraparatrechina neela. The word "neela" signifies the color blue in most Indian languages—a fitting tribute to the ant's unique coloration.