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 comes to mind when you think of beneficial insects in your yard? Observant gardeners will often name one of the ...

The animal that kills the most humans each year isn’t massive or visibly dangerous. In fact, it’s small, nearly silent, and often goes unnoticed.

Image by softkrafts.live.com via Depositphotos. The assassin bug (particularly those in the genus Acanthaspis) employs a macabre form of camouflage that doubles as a psychological weapon against its ...

A female wheel bug can deposit over 40 barrel-shaped eggs on tree bark in autumn, ensuring another generation of these garden guardians for the following year. 7. The Nocturnal Flying Squirrel A ...

A painful reminder of nature’s defenses—this encounter with an assassin bug left a lasting impression.

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 ...

An egg-shape trend found among birds shows up in miniature with very protective bug parents. Elongated eggs fit more compactly under mom.