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An ootheca is a type of egg mass made by any member of a variety of species (usually insects or mollusks). The word is a latinized combination of oo-, meaning "egg", from the Greek word ōon (cf. Latin ovum), and theca, meaning a "cover" or "container", from the Greek theke. Ootheke in Greek means ovary. An ootheca usually contains many eggs surrounded by a foam of protein which may then harden into a tough casing for protection. Notable ootheca-making insects are the mantis and cockroach.
You learn something new each day I never knew praying mantis egg sacs were called ootheca and I have never seen one like this before most of the ones I have seen are pale green and more roundish. Great find, great shot and thanks for teaching we something new.
@morrisroos Thanks for your detailed description of this Ootheca. I definitely learned something today. And Kerri, the photo is beautiful. The colors are amazing. I'd never seen one of these before. Love it.
But it makes a cool photo. ;o)
your shots r so great