An insect that harvests and modifies plant resin to snare its prey adds to a growing body of evidence that suggests we may be underestimating the cunning of invertebrate animals. The assassin bug ...

In a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers have discovered a remarkable example of tool use in the insect world. The assassin bug (Pahabengkakia piliceps) ...

A new species of insect, named the Larrakia feather-legged assassin bug, has been discovered by chance just outside of Darwin. The new species releases a secretion that attracts prey, allowing the bug ...