Subject: Praying Mantis Ootheca?
Location: Southeast AR
October 23, 2012 12:00 am
Found this on the side of my house and not sure what it is. I’m thinking it’s a Praying Mantis Ootheca but am not sure.
Signature: Christine R.
Mantis Ootheca
Hi Christine,
You are correct. This is the ootheca or egg case of a Preying Mantis.
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Can it be removed from the brick & relocated? Will removing it damage/kill the eggs?
You may be able to pry it off with a putty knife, but we would recommend leaving it in place.
I just noticed I used “prAying” in my late night submission. I was raised they are prEying mantis…I am sorry if I have confused anyone.
Hi Christine,
We prefer your etymology.