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 ...

Nicknamed “aphid wolves,” lacewings are beneficial insects with a voracious appetite for common pests. These generalist predators consume various prey in their larval and adult stages. Surprisingly, ...

Numerous predatory insects exist worldwide. From assassin bugs to blister beetles, these insects are appropriately named for ...

Rare find near city: The Larrakia feather-legged assassin bug was found just 10km from Darwin after weeks of unsuccessful searches. Unique hunting tactics: It lures ants with a secretion before ...

Unexpected discovery: British ecologist Daniel Bardey found the new species by chance after weeks of unsuccessful searching in the Northern Territory. Unique predation: The bug lures ants with a ...