The account @TheBrutalNature recently shared a video on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) capturing the moment a praying mantis swiftly caught a hummingbird.
The praying mantis quickly deploys its attack strategy as it sees the hummingbird approaching.
In the video, the mantis lies in wait for its prey. As the hummingbird approaches, the mantis swiftly executes its attack strategy. Utilizing its powerful front legs, equipped with sharp and spiky claws, the mantis strikes its target with incredible speed, easily capturing the hummingbird.
The praying mantis is a predatory insect known for its formidable hunting abilities. Its forelegs resemble two sharp blades, lined with spikes that aid in capturing prey.
The diet of a praying mantis includes various smaller insects such as flies, butterflies, larvae, beetles, bees, and cockroaches. Adult mantises are even known to eat small birds, lizards, snakes, and mice.
