Do you see the predator blending into its surroundings, staying still and ready to strike if the hummingbird gets too close? The Praying Mantis has fast reflexes and its forearms and legs have spikes to pin its prey down. This alert hummer spotted the danger in time to escape.
“I took this picture this morning. With the way the hummingbird reacted, there was no doubt it knew this Praying Mantis was dangerous!”
Linda Tully P. Highland, MD 09/24/15
Linda Tully P.