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 ...

Assassin bugs comprise one of the most diverse lineages of predatory true bugs, with over 7 000 described species occupying terrestrial ecosystems worldwide. Phylogenetic analysis of this group has ...

A new type of bug, celebrated for the "really cool" way it assassinates prey, has been named in honour of traditional custodians in the northern Australia region where it was discovered. The Larrakia ...

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 ...