Bug Identifier
Common Frog (European Common Frog)
Community identification

Common Frog (European Common Frog)

Rana temporaria

Order & Family
Order: Anura; Family: Ranidae
Size
6 to 9 centimeters (2.4 to 3.5 inches)
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Natural Habitat

Gardens, woodlands, marshes, and damp ground near ponds or lakes

Diet & Feeding

Carnivorous; eats insects, slugs, snails, and worms using a long sticky tongue

Behavior Patterns

Mainly nocturnal; hibernates during winter in mud or compost; breeds in water during early spring

Risks & Benefits

Benign to humans; provides significant ecological benefits by controlling garden pests like slugs and flies