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Eggs, Preying Mantiswhat is that bug
Wed, Apr 8, 2009 at 5:56 AM
we just moved into a new home country home which is something i had promised the girls as my 5 year plan and the children love it. as the snow melted they have been discovering nature and ran accross some of these. this cocoon is about as big around as a quarter. and there is one on every bush and tree. the highest i have seen them is about five foot off the ground. teach this city girl and her children something about nature. what is this bug. i hope my picture is good enough.
maria ross
ohio
Preying Mantis Oothica
Congratulations on your move Maria,
Though we love our Los Angeles home, having a country home in Ohio, the state of our roots, would be a dream. This is a Preying Mantis Oothica. Come warm weather, about 200 baby Preying Mantids will emerge. Judging by the number of Oothica you describe, you should have a healthy adult population in the Fall. Young Mantids are often difficult to spot in the yard and garden, but flying adults with their large size are usually quite visible.
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