I would apologize for derailing the thread, but... well... think it already got derailed!
Found a hexagonal oddity (pic pulled from google but looked identical) a few years back on a pecan sapling. Had the same exact reaction as greyphase upon his discovery.
After a bit of sleuthing (and the eggs hatching) figured out they were wheel bug eggs. Related note, MANY moons ago back when I too would have been jonesing to see the Bodies In Motion video I got stabbed by the proboscis of a wheel bug. Remember it being much worse than a bee sting and had a red streak run up the length of my arm. See them all the time working outside now but do my best to avoid a repeat of that experience!
Bowsnbucks, the adult phase is really ugly. Slow until it attacks but once it jabs the catepillar you get an idea how much a hurting they can deliver...
Bowsnbucks, the adult phase is really ugly. Slow until it attacks but once it jabs the catepillar you get an idea how much a hurting they can deliver...