I have a whiskey tup with a plastic liner on my patio, replete with a few marginals and parrot feather, home to a single fantail goldfish.
Last year I found a leapard frog on my lawn and invited him to the pond, where he stayed until winter.
This year, I have another froggy come to visit, but I haven't been able to find an ID for him.
He's (gender arbitrary) dark brown, nearly black, small - under two inches, with a white belly and a speckled throat sack. I have yet to see his legs, which would be helpful, I know.
I thought I would ask you, as you might know off the top of your head.
I am in SE Michigan, between the metropoli of Detroit and Lansing...
Jenn, coloration in frog species can vary tremendously, so I can't really give you an ID based on your description. But, according to what I have read, you only have about 13 species to choose from in Michigan. Check out this link and see if you can find your frog.
If you determine an ID, let me know. I would interested in knowing what you have!
SQ, the Viceroy is smaller than the Monarch has a black band running across its hind wing. The band is lacking in the Monarch. They also fly differently. The Viceroy has a more shallow wing-beat than the Monarch.
lene, I have never had the opportunity to see monarchs migrating. I imagine it is a sight to see though.
SQ, that last comment should read "...smaller than the Monarch and has a black band..." [Yes, it is true, I am compulsive and that missing word was making me crazy ;)]
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Got a question for you.
I have a whiskey tup with a plastic liner on my patio, replete with a few marginals and parrot feather, home to a single fantail goldfish.
Last year I found a leapard frog on my lawn and invited him to the pond, where he stayed until winter.
This year, I have another froggy come to visit, but I haven't been able to find an ID for him.
He's (gender arbitrary) dark brown, nearly black, small - under two inches, with a white belly and a speckled throat sack. I have yet to see his legs, which would be helpful, I know.
I thought I would ask you, as you might know off the top of your head.
I am in SE Michigan, between the metropoli of Detroit and Lansing...
Any ideas would be appreciated!
Jenn, coloration in frog species can vary tremendously, so I can't really give you an ID based on your description. But, according to what I have read, you only have about 13 species to choose from in Michigan. Check out this link and see if you can find your frog.
If you determine an ID, let me know. I would interested in knowing what you have!
Have you ever seen monarchs migrate? I lived on the Monterey Bay in California for a while but missed the migration. I've heard it's amazing.
Love that last pic especially - it looks so like a face!
How do you tell the top two apart?
SQ, the Viceroy is smaller than the Monarch has a black band running across its hind wing. The band is lacking in the Monarch. They also fly differently. The Viceroy has a more shallow wing-beat than the Monarch.
lene, I have never had the opportunity to see monarchs migrating. I imagine it is a sight to see though.
SQ, that last comment should read "...smaller than the Monarch and has a black band..."
[Yes, it is true, I am compulsive and that missing word was making me crazy ;)]
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