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Found this hard, foam-like brown structureattached to a fence post in the backyard

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and predators until spring arrives.

The ootheca is built to survive harsh winter conditions. Once temperatures rise, dozens or even hundreds of tiny praying mantises hatch and immediately begin hunting insects. These young predators feed on aphids, flies, caterpillars, and other garden pests, making them valuable allies for anyone who wants a healthier continue reading …

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