"Discovery of Enchanting New Blue Tarantula Species in Thailand"

Entomologists in Thailand have discovered a new species of tarantula, named Chilobrachys natanicharum, with a rare blue-violet hue resembling electrical sparks. The coloring on the legs is unique and iridescent, with females and young males having more violet than metallic-blue hairs. The spider is found in Thailand's southern mangrove forests and may also inhabit evergreen forests. However, habitat destruction and hunting have impacted the species, emphasizing the need for conservation and protection.