Praying mantis versus 'murder hornet': insects fight for survival (Video)
The recording shows how the praying mantis quickly attacks its prey from behind, immobilizing it in a way that prevents it from using its deadly stinger.
Sputnik - A video showing a praying mantis eating the head of an Asian giant hornet, popularly known as the "murder hornet," has gone viral on social media.
The recording shows how the praying mantis quickly attacks its prey from behind, immobilizing it in a way that prevents it from using its deadly stinger.
The Asian giant hornet is an extremely resilient insect, with strong jaws and protective armorIt can reach 5 centimeters in length. It possesses a powerful venom capable of dissolving the tissues of other insects.
"Murder hornets" have recently become more well-known for attacking honeybees, killing adult specimens and devouring the larvae in the hive. Furthermore, they are potentially deadly to humans and their stingers can pierce beekeepers' protective equipment.
Praying mantis > murder hornet
Apparently, all these characteristics They were not enough to stop the praying mantis., a predator that can reach 15 centimeters in length and hunts not only insects, but also lizards, birds, and small mammals.
Recently, news has emerged that... Asian hornets are "invading" The west coast of North America has been plagued by insects, putting authorities on high alert to try and reduce their population and prevent them from spreading.