oothecae
- plural of ootheca.
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During winter, when trees and shrubs have lost their leaves, the insects' oothecae, brown, spongy egg cases measuring about 2 to 3 cm, become easy to spot on branches.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
