Praying Mantis eats fly alive

A short sequence showing the amazing predatory nature of the Praying Mantid, Mantis religiosa. In this video you will see a fly which mimics a bee, eaten alive! First by the mouth parts then the brain is eaten. Eating brains This praying mantis is found in both Northern and Southern hemispheres wherever there is a warm climate. Whilst capable of flying, they do not catch prey on the wing but instead wait in ambush. Praying mantis’s are well camouflaged amongst the foliage. Some species are also ground dwel