This bug nymph is possibly a spined soldier bug. They are used in biological control to eat potato beetles including their eggs. I doubt a nymph would be brooding anyones eggs. (Except that the eggs are possibly the same species (Podius) ).
http://www.mda.state.md.us/plants-pests/plant_protection_weed_mgmt/biocontrol_insects_weeds/colorado_potato_beetle.php?&view=print
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7820464
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/8765188
Actually, that the proboscis (mouth) end. Given the tropical climate, she is most likely tending her eggs to keep mold or bacteria from growing on them, etc.
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