Praying Mantis egg case?

Wandering around in the yard this afternoon I saw this attached to a shrub. I think I've identified it as a praying mantis egg case. I someone else can identify it differently I'd like to know.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

I don't know- I've never seen one but it's a good close-up!

[Issi Bannerman]

No idea, but it makes for an interesting shot!

[Mandy]

Wow - what a find. Nothing like that around these parts but a great capture.

[Margaret Brown]

A great find, interesting shot

[Kathy]

@olivetreeann @jamibann @mandygravil @craftymeg Thanks Ann, Issi, Mandy and Margaret. I hope that it is a praying mantis egg case because they're terrific insects to have around.

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Great find

[Kathy]

@ziggy77 Thanks Jo.