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Nest? - Tenodera sinensis
Copyright © 2016 Diana Fawcett

Nest? - Tenodera sinensis
West Chester, Butler County, Ohio, USA
November 28, 2008
Size: Small - maybe 1 inch long
I think this must have been constructed by an insect - maybe a nest or egg case - but would appreciate an identification of the manufacturer!

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Nest? - Tenodera sinensis Nest? - Tenodera sinensis
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Contributed by Diana Fawcett on 3 January, 2016 - 12:25pm
Last updated 27 April, 2016 - 10:00am

Moved
Moved from Unidentified Oothecae and Hatchlings.
… John Stanard, 4 January, 2016 - 7:02am login or register to post comments

Chinese Mantis egg mass…
See reference here.
… Ross Hill, 3 January, 2016 - 1:03pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 3 January, 2016 - 12:52pm login or register to post comments

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