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Unusual structure on twig
Copyright © 2018 Tim Robinson

Unusual structure on twig
Mission Trails Regional Park, San Diego County, California, USA
August 23, 2018
Anybody know what this thing is? Cocoon? Egg case? I didn't measure it, but it was very small. Maybe a few mm's.

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Contributed by Tim Robinson on 5 September, 2018 - 11:43am
Last updated 25 July, 2021 - 10:36am

Moved
Moved from Typical Treehoppers.
… Solomon Hendrix, 25 July, 2021 - 10:36am

Moved
Moved from Unidentified Oothecae and Hatchlings.
… Kris Anderson, 2 September, 2019 - 4:16pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Bob Biagi, 5 September, 2018 - 4:08pm

Egg case
This might be a Mantis oothecae.
Probably not the exact same species.
… Bob Biagi, 5 September, 2018 - 3:49pm

 
Mantis oothecae
I think you're right. Thanks.
… Tim Robinson, 5 September, 2018 - 4:01pm

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