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Last one of the praying mantis. I've found out these can be very nasty insects, even to the point of attacking and eating hummingbirds! EEEK!!

[Harry J Benson]

Never knew that about eating hummingbirds, though I did know that they are formidable predators.

[Mags]

Fantastic detail in its face! Great shot!

[Rick]

Knew that I hadn't liked them before, but sure didn't realize that they were that vicious. :-) great shot.

[Danette Thompson]

Fabulous detail and focus

[Milanie]

Like the shot but not the critter - never knew about them before.

[Rosie Kerr]

His (her??) face is really amazing. Devouring hummers, though? Oh, dear.

[Spanner]

wonderful

[Allison Williams]

They are actually aliens come to Earth to spy on humans. Beware.

[Marnie]

Well, well, hello there mate. Don't tell the anti-vaxxers and their friends about this alien invasion.

[Diana]

Stunning macro of the lovely face, totally new to me that they can be that vicious.

[Pam Knowler]

Another great capture! I never realised how they hunted even tiny hummers! What a shock! How big is he?

[Joyce Lancaster]

A great photo Taffy. I didn't realise they were so nasty. It's good to hear from you again.Fav

[Issi Bannerman]

Really?! Not to be messed with! Wonderful image.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

oh you just have to keep taking these photos when the moment presents don't you! I'd imagine it takes a fair sized one to snatch a hummingbird!

[Beryl Lloyd]

Looking over the edge and I am sure I heard him say " Who goes there !" - fav

[haskar]

They come in hot summer and everyone is delighted with it. These newcomers are very dangerous because they have no natural enemies and they displace native creatures. Great pov and dof.

[aikiuser (jenn)]

I thought catching hummers was a myth, but NO! These cool creatures are fierce! (And beware to their males, just sayin'.)

[Kathy A]

Fabulous shot of this nasty insect!

[KV]

Love the focus.

[Merrelyn]

Fabulous focus and detail. They are fierce predators. I've seen small ones taking on wasps, but would never have imagined them taking on hummingbirds.

[gloria jones]

Those eyes :)....great shot.

[GaryW]

It does have a "cunning look" about it.

[Clare Gadsby]

attacking hummingbirds??? cripes! who knew? love the gold and turquoise look here

[Domenico Dodaro]

Attacking hummingbirds? Incredible! I only saw one female eating her husband once and it was nasty enough for me! 😉

[Rob Z]

What a super close-up of his face. They are always look so intimidating. :)

[Kathy]

I've heard that. My husband picked one up for me to photograph several years ago and I was concerned at the time it might bite him.

[Taffy]

@pamknowler This one was about 5 inches long.

[Pam Knowler]

@taffy OMG that’s huge! Not sure I would be getting close for a photo!

[PhotoCrazy]

Cool capture!

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great shot

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Wow- I never heard of them attacking hummingbirds but I did know that since they are carnivores they can be quite vicious in hunting down the bugs they like to eat. Perhaps Praying Mantis should be Preying Mantis!

[Helen Jane]

Hard to see how that could eat a bird, quite amazing. Love the shot - which does show his more intimidating side I think.