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Insect "nest"? - Tenodera sinensis
Wildwood Park; Radford, Virginia, USA
April 6, 2018
I also found this "nest" in the same area (in grass beside an asphalt path near a wooded area) as the one I just posted. I'd appreciate an Id, please.

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They call these egg casings "oothecae". More examples can be found on the Mantid order page: Mantodea

 
Thanks, Bob!
I appreciate knowing the correct term:)

Egg Casing
You must be referring to this one.
Yes, they look very similar.

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