I am now the proud mama of @ 300 praying mantids. They hatched out this morning--noticed them falling from the egg case when I was weeding a bit. Right now, they are about 1/4 of an inch big, and look just like tiny adults without wings.

Not concerned about butterflies or hummers here--as the mantids do not get that biq in my area. Hoping they will munch out on slugs and assorted other pests.