Protonym: Paraparatrechina neela
Authorship Sahanashree et al., 2024: 164, figs. 1,3,4
Forms w.
Bioregion Indomalaya
Locality INDIA (Arunachal Pradesh)
Etymology The specific epithet neela is a noun in apposition, signifying the color blue in most Indian languages. It is used to describe the unique blue or sapphire color of this species.
Primary type information Primary type material: holotype worker. Primary type locality: India: Arunachal Pradesh, East Siang District, Yingku Village, 28.4606°N, 94.8841°E, 803 m a.s.l., aspirator, 7.v.2022 (D.R. Priyadarsanan). Primary type depository: AIMB.
Secondary type information Secondary type material: 1 paratype worker. Secondary type locality: same as for holotype. Secondary type depository: AIMB.
Taxa belonging to this protonym
Paraparatrechina neela Species Valid Original combination