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To: PeteyBoy

Most species of praying mantises are not big enough to kill a hummingbird. There is one exception that I know of where the female is large enough, and has been photographed in the act, but seldom does so since there is so much other prey available.

There is an invasive Chinese mantis species established in the US and if memory serves, that is the one that is large enough to capture a hummingbird.


28 posted on 12/22/2021 3:26:51 PM PST by piasa (Attitude adjustments offered here free of charge)
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To: piasa

See my post #30.


31 posted on 12/22/2021 6:57:28 PM PST by Mean Daddy (Every time Hillary lies, a demon gets its wings. - Windflier)
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