this. under the Apricot Tree. just lying there amidst the grasses, dried leaves, organic debris. i've never seen such a thing. Looking, i think it is an egg case of a Gall Wasp. i have never seen a Gall Wasp here, either. it's dry and firm. how firm, i don't know because i don't want to put too much pressure simply for my own curiosity...things are forming in there. becoming in there.