Every so often around the BiodiversityWorks office, where I hold my real job, somebody finds something cool, and we all flock ...

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 ...

From bugs that sprint like cheetahs to those that breathe underwater, scientists have found insects so strange, they seem ...

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 Assassin Bug was the first bug to send me to the HOSPITAL! Join me as I recount my expedition into the wilderness of ...

When you hear the term kissing bug, you might imagine an insect with a romantic streak. However, they are more vampire than ...

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 ...