That is so sad that such a ugly nasty looking insect could kill a humming
bird. I did read once
that the Mantis is their most common preditor!
Wendy.
"Ann" wrote in message
...
This picture was taken by a fellow beekeeper. The murder happened in
his backyard!

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x...epl2006341.jpg
--
Ann, gardening in Zone 6a
South of Boston, Massachusetts
e-mail address is not checked
******************************