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Assassin Bug Uses Resin to Trap Bees: A Breakthrough

5/13/2025

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In a remarkable discovery, researchers found that the assassin bug Pahabengkakia piliceps, native to Thailand and China, cleverly employs sticky resin to ensnare stingless bees. By coating their legs with this resin, they emit enticing chemicals that draw in unsuspecting bees, showcasing an instinctual use of tools that sheds light on the evolution of animal behavior.

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In a remarkable discovery, researchers found that the assassin bug Pahabengkakia piliceps, native to Thailand and China, cleverly employs sticky resin to ensnare stingless bees. By coating their legs with this resin, they emit enticing chemicals that draw in unsuspecting bees, showcasing an instinctual use of tools that sheds light on the evolution of animal behavior.