I have never seen one of these nor one laying such a geometrical egg mass! He is very tiny and this was totally accidental as I was taking a pic of a larger nudie and didn't even see him.
These Barnacle eaters left a unique smilly face for all to see
And here is a closer view of the little guys
![Image](http://underthesound.smugmug.com/photos/264413993_9yUBP-L-1.jpg)