Identifying An Insect?

gggd
Silver Answer Medal for All Time! 425 Answers

May 25, 20210 found this helpful

I don't think that's an insect pod, I think its some kind of fungus growing on the tree. The way to check, is to cut or break it loose and cut it open. It may be very firm, as the fungi I've seen like this become quite hard....almost like the wood itself. If hesitant to do this, wear gloves. I think it is this fungi:

www.first-nature.com/.../daldinia-concentrica.php
en.wikipedia.org/.../Daldinia_concentrica

If you look at the links above and agree this is what is on your tree, post back here. Good luck.

Judy
Gold Post Medal for All Time! 677 Posts

May 24, 20210 found this helpful

If no one here can identify it, you can send the picture to your local cooperative extension.