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July 23, 2021
This young grey tree frog (hyla versicolor) found its way into the shirt I left on the deck last night. He did his best to blend in...
Brewster, Massachusetts
Cape Cod - USA
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The Gray Treefrog (Hyla versicolor) and the Cope's Gray Tree Frog (Hyla chrysoscelis) are two species of tree frog found in the United States. They are almost indistinguishable and share much of the same geographic range, although the Cope's tends to be more southerly.
The only readily noticeable difference between the two species is the call. The Cope's has a faster-paced and slightly higher-pitched call. In addition, the Cope's is reported to be slightly smaller, more arboreal, and more tolerant of dry conditions than the Gray Treefrog.
Both tree frogs inhabit a wide range, and can be found in most of the eastern half of the United States, as far west as central Texas and Oklahoma. They also range into Canada in the provinces of Quebec, Ontario, and Manitoba, with an isolated population in New Brunswick.
Both tree frogs are most common in forested areas, as they are highly arboreal. Their calls are often heard in rural residential areas of the East Coast and the Midwest. They prefer to breed in semi-permanent woodland ponds without fish, but also lay eggs in swamps, vernal pools, man-made fountains and water gardens, and even in rainwater filled swimming pool covers
Both species are variable in color, mottled gray to gray-green, resembling the bark of trees. They are relatively small compared to other North American frog species, typically attaining no more than 1.5 to 2 inches (3.8 - 5.1 cm) in length measured from nose to vent. Their skin has a lumpy texture, giving them a warty appearance. The female is usually larger than the male.
Both have bright-orange patches on their hind legs, which distinguishes them from other tree frogs. The bright-yellow pattern is normally hidden, but exposed when the frog leaps. This "flash pattern" likely serves to startle a predator as the frog makes its escape. Both species are slightly sexually dimorphic. Males have black or gray throats in the breeding season, while the throats of the females are lighter.
Last but not least, both frogs are variable in color owing to their ability to camouflage themselves from gray to green, depending on the substrate where they are sitting. The degree of mottling varies. They can change from nearly black to nearly white. They change color at a slower rate than a chameleon. Dead frogs and ones in unnatural surroundings are predominantly gray.
ISO400, aperture f/10, exposure .003 seconds (1/400) focal length 300mm
July 23, 2021
This young grey tree frog (hyla versicolor) found its way into the shirt I left on the deck last night. I lifted him out and placed him on a big pepper plant. Hopefully he'll find some juicy bugs there!
Brewster, Massachusetts
Cape Cod - USA
Photo by brucetopher
© Bruce Christopher 2021
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Tools: Canon 7D & iPhone 11.
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Marais Red Mill, Trois-Rivières, Mauricie, Québec, Canada
* Merci pour l'invitation "in explore", fort appréciée et pour tous les commentaires si élogieux / Thank you so much for the invitation "in Explore" and for all your comments, so appreciated
Yesterday morning as I was sitting on the deck with my first cup of coffee, I could hear a treefrog calling from the lily pond. I went to investigate but he quit calling. (Naturally) Every time I would go back to the deck he would fire up again so I decided to try and wait him out. I got my camera, warmed up my coffee, moved a lawn chair onto the gazebo and waited. It took a little over an hour but he finally tuned up again and I located him on the rock wall . During the time I was waiting, the sun changed positions so the the first pictures I got were in shade and he was flattened against the rock. There is one picture in the comments of him flattened ( stealth mode and shaded) and one sunlit and in full song. (click on any)
BTW I love the Beta tag on this one .....insect... ??????
A treefrog rests among damp leaves and bark, its textured green-gray skin and bright eyes standing out in a close-up woodland portrait.
July 22, 2017
A visit from a jouvenile grey tree frog
(hyla versicolor). He is hitching a ride on the top of our vehicles cargo box.
Brewster, Massachusetts
Cape Cod - USA
Photo by brucetopher
© Bruce Christopher 2017
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The other kind of treefrog we have here in our corner of Cape Cod is the "Gray Tree Frog" Hyla versicolor. This is one of the babies. They start out green and eventually, gradually turn gray over time. They will get to be about the size of a golf ball as an adult - and are all gray. They are vocal at night in late June and July, seemingly turning on and off their calls with the clock... on at 8:00 off at 11:00.
Brewster, Massachusetts - Cape Cod
USA
Canon 7D
Photo by brucetopher
© Bruce Christopher 2015
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Rainette versicolore juvénile (Dryophytes versicolor, Gray treefrog) sur une feuille de Cimicifuga racemosa (Actaea racemosa ou Actée à grappe). Cette jeune rainette mesure environ 20mm.
I was gardening this weekend when I spotted something on a branch that looked a little odd. A blob that wasn't leaves.
Looking closer, it was a little frog. He stayed long enough for me to get my camera.
Tiny Gray treefrog - Hyla versicolor - on a corn leaf
Thanks to Skeletal Mess for the use of his texture!!
My balcony neighbor told me weeks ago that she had a frog that came up to her balcony and was hunting the bugs that were attracted to her lights. Tonight it came over to my side to help me watch the lightning from all the storms.
Gray Treefrog
New Jersey
5/08/11
Standing around waiting for my dad to get out of the bathroom and looked up and this guy was sitting on the branch a foot above my head
...This little frog was under my engine cover on my riding mower.
* Soligor 24-45mm f/3.5-4.5 (Sun Optical) lens
* Fotga OM-EOS M lens adapter
This tiny guy was in the thorns and soaking wet with dew. I snipped the leaf to hold him up for a picture. I love the way his tiny toes are hanging off the leaf edge. One of the Gray Treefrog species I assume. Not a clue which one since I believe you have to look at a sonogram of the call to know :)