
Tree frog tadpole or froglet (likely a gray treefrog froglet)
Hyla versicolor or Hyla chrysoscelis (identification uncertain from image)
- Order & Family
- Anura; Hylidae
- Size
- Froglets are typically about 1–2 cm long; adults reach approximately 3–5 cm.
Natural Habitat
Vegetation, window screens, and other elevated surfaces near ponds, wetlands, or wooded areas. Gray treefrogs commonly shelter in moist crevices during the day.
Diet & Feeding
Froglets eat tiny insects, mites, and other small arthropods; adults consume larger insects and spiders. They capture prey with a rapid, sticky tongue.
Behavior Patterns
Mostly nocturnal and capable of climbing smooth surfaces using adhesive toe pads. They breed in temporary or permanent pools, and their tadpoles metamorphose into miniature frogs.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless to humans and pets, though handling can stress or injure it. Beneficial predators of mosquitoes and other insects; the photo is not detailed enough for a definitive species identification.