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 ...

An assassin bug, Sirthenea flavipes, exhibits a conspicuous body color similar to the bombardier beetle Pheropsophus occipitalis jessoensis which coexist with the assassin bug in the same habitat ...

Stock image of an assassin bug. The resin these bugs use to catch prey does not act like flypaper. ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES PLUS "Prey never appeared to be fully stuck to the resinous surface of the ...

The wheel bug (shown here) is a common species of a class of insects known as assassin bugs. The wheel bug is the only insect in the United States that has a cogwheel-like crest on its thorax.

This assassin bug's ability to use a tool — bees’ resin — could shed light on how the ability evolved in other animals. Skip to content. Subscribe or renew today ...

So far, spinifex-dwelling assassin bugs have only been found in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, the study said. This remote region is a roughly 2,900-mile drive northwest of Sydney.

So far, spinifex-dwelling assassin bugs have only been found in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, the study said. This remote region is a roughly 2,900-mile drive northwest of Sydney.

One group of insects, the assassin bugs, can be seen using tree resin to catch prey in this fascinating YouTube clip. The ability to use tools is not widespread in the animal world.