The cordyceps species in "The Last of Us," Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, is real and does exactly what the show purports —just ...

In a world-first pilot study, researchers from the University of South Australia have used video footage of insects to ...

They’re as bright as fireflies, but far harder to find. Still, experts say it’s worth seeking a glimpse of these stunning ...

Whether you think bugs are creepy or fascinating, have a look at the wheel bug, Arilus cristatus, a species of assassin bug. Larger than most other bugs, assassin bugs are important predators in the ...

The further south you go, the bigger the bugs. Heat has a dramatic effect on the growth rate of some species, and North ...

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 ...

Using Tools to Catch Prey The assassin bugs shown in this clip feed on termites, while other species feed on worms, aphids, flies, and beetles.

The assassin bugs shown in this clip feed on termites, while other species feed on worms, aphids, flies, and beetles. The challenge with many of these prey animals is that they can escape even ...

Interestingly, assassin bugs do have a bit of a soft spot—the males are some of the only insects that are willing to adopt broods from other fathers.

Add a little-known species of assassin bugs to the list of animals that can fashion and wield tools. And true to their name, the insects use that tool to draw their prey into an ambush ...

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 ...

The assassin bug belongs to the Reduviidae family, a large and diverse group of insects that includes over 7,000 species of assassin bugs found all over the world.