Hello, I posted this in r/whatsthisbug but i wanted to share it here as well in case anyone can help or spare some knowledge. I found this mantis today and noticed this bizarre growth on its side. What is it?

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/q1p2ae/hello_i_posted_this_in_rwhatsthisbug_but_i_wanted/