Is it a praying mantis egg case??

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More info on Mantis

Here is a link that might be useful: Praying Mantis

Wow, that is interesting. We do not have Praying Mantis, but I was intrigued. Sure looks like you could be right, Ronda! :)
Pauine - Vancouver Island

Get rid of it before it eats us all alive!

(Just kidding)

Mantis are great for eating bugs in the garden. They are a bit creepy looking but considered good to have around.

Definitely praying mantis egg case and the babies haven't hatched yet.
(Rhonda's picture is of one upside down. The center area is where the babies come out and they are almost transparent and really delicate. Once they've left, you'll see find slots from which they emerged.)

I wish we got praying mantises up here. They are so cool.

Excellent! Thank you very much. Mom is great about bugs (except for the hairy striped spiders that live in web "tunnels") so I'm sure she'll leave them in place.

GardenWeb is a great place! Where else can someone in Ohio ask someone in Florida a question and get responses from folks in SC and TN? :o)

Have a great weekend!