Praying Mantis: Key Facts — Forest Wildlife

Will a Praying Mantis Eat a Hummingbird?

News You Can Use! Praying Mantis’ Will Kill Hummingbirds It’s that time of the year where your hummingbird feeders are likely busy with those cute little birds fighting at each other for a drink of sugar water. What many of you may not know is that feeders are also sometimes hunting grounds for the elusive praying mantis which is a predator. These creepy bugs are already ferocious looking themselves but will also eat your precious little hummingbirds alive for their next supper. If you see them

Praying mantis catches and eats hummingbird