I have been watching this clutch since at least December (I'll have to check in my Deep Archives to find the exact date), virtually every day I was outside. Originally I thought these might be assassin bugs despite the size of the clutch (15mm on the long side across and 3mm high) and the sheer number of eggs. As can be seen, they are more likely somewhere in Acanthocephela. Also, one can see the progression of coloration. They start out orange-yellow as they hatch with red butts. In a short while, the body darkens to a brownish-green, then progresses on to deep, shiny black. I have a lot more photos of these guys over the past few days, since they have yet (as of 4/8/11) to disperse. Funny thing, as the newer ones hatch out, the older, black ones sit around the perimeter facing generally "out" away from the clutch as if guarding it. Before I forget, this was found on the trunk of a relatively young oak tree.