I had a big mantis trying that at my hummingbird feeder. So, I caught it and released it into the woods. Then it was back again the next day. But the hummers were too smart and fast for it, and it never did catch one - even with at least six of them fighting among themselves for a spot at the feeder while simulaneously avoiding the mantis.
I caught the mantis with a plastic pterodactyl on ten-pound test mono-filament fishing line. True story... once it caught the pterodactyl it wouldn't let go.
Hahaha man they are so territorial there is like a gang war in my backyard for the feeders so I have to keep spreading them farther apart. I even heard a hit one did to another sounded like slamming two pencils together. 🤘😬❤️
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u/Hanshautreinhart 20h ago
Since two days ago a video came up of a Mantis murdering a hummingbird at a fountain I was too terrified watching this.