I don't suppose birds are too fussy when it comes to taking insects for food, they don't have the luxury of scruples when it comes to survival. Millions are taken daily in their quest for food, especially during the breeding season. They don't care whether the insects being stressed or not, they don't care if it's a scarce species, if it's available then it's food!
Here's a photo of a male Stonechat with a Cream-spot Tiger Moth, (at least I think that's what it is), this bird and it's mate were in and out like yoyo's every few minutes, feeding their young with all different types of insect and other creepy crawlies. Photo was from the car window resting the lens on a bean bag.
nirofo.
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