One group of insects, the assassin bugs, can be seen using tree resin to catch prey in this fascinating YouTube clip. Let’s take a closer look at exactly how they do it and the significance of ...

Now is prime time for the pale green assassin bug, as they typically lay eggs (between 25-50 per bug!) from June to August, with females laying multiple times a season. These eggs are held ...

What makes assassin bugs particularly formidable is their specialized rostrum—a modified mouthpart that functions like a hypodermic needle. When prey comes within range, the assassin bug quickly stabs ...

Most of us know that bugs can harm our garden, but do you know that some of them are beneficial bugs? They can help you protect your garden by eating harmful ones. Thus, make sure that you don’t ...

This assassin bug's ability to use a tool — bees’ resin — could shed light on how the ability evolved in other animals.

What it lacks in grace, it makes up for in viciousness. When it homes in on a target, the wheel or assassin bug grabs it and pins it down with its front legs. The bug then drives its beak into the ...

Hollow Knight Fan Draws Real-Life Bugs in the Style of the Game Other Redditors showered the artist with praise and even provided recommendations for their next submission, mentioning Isopods and ...

A new species of assassin bug has been discovered in the wilds of Australia that uses a “tool” to capture its prey. It’s one of several species scientists have documented using complex ...

These nymphs closely resemble adult assassin bugs but are typically smaller and may have less pronounced features. Even at a young age, these insects are capable of hunting, though their diet may ...