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 ...

The ability to use tools is not widespread in the animal world. It has previously been associated with mammals and birds. However, we are learning that some insects are also adept at tool use. One ...

Assassin bugs comprise one of the most diverse lineages of predatory true bugs, with over 7 000 described species occupying terrestrial ecosystems worldwide. Phylogenetic analysis of this group has ...