Scientists rediscover the rare Myiophanes kempi thread-legged assassin bug in Andaman limestone caves after a century of absence.

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 ...

Scientists have rediscovered the rare thread-legged assassin bug, _Myiophanes kempi_, in the Andaman Islands' limestone caves, a century after its initial discovery.

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 ...

The two new “large” species were discovered in the central highlands and northern forests of Vietnam, according to a study. Khoi Do Unsplash In the evergreen forests of Vietnam, researchers scoured ...

Wheel bugs are unassuming until they strike. They spend most of their time hiding, using leafy plants as cover. Their markings provide camouflage, which they use to great effect. That’s probably a ...

NEW YORK (PIX11) – A bug found in South America is believed to have infected between 70,000 and 100,000 people in southern California with a potentially fatal disease, according to reporting from the ...