Asian praying mantis, humming birds
An image of a hummingbird killed by a praying mantis is real, although it is a relatively rare event.
10 Sep I've heard of birds eating spiders and spiders eating birds–but who knew that praying mantises can catch hummingbirds! The photo here.
Praying Mantises Are Killing Birds And Eating Their Brains Worldwide
8 Oct It's rare, but it's gruesome. A praying mantis lurks on a hummingbird feeder, watching carefully as a hummingbird hovers near the sugary water.
Praying mantises released for pest control are hunting hummingbirds | TreeHugger
Hummingbirds beware: Study documents praying mantises killing, eating birds
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