Coqui Frogs (Note: This is an amphibian, not a bug/insect)

Natural Habitat

Moist, tropical areas with abundant vegetation; often found in bromeliads, trees, and gardens.

Diet & Feeding

Invertebrates including insects, spiders, snails, and small crustaceans.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal with a direct development life cycle (hatching as tiny frogs rather than tadpoles); famous for the loud 'ko-kee' call made by males at night.

Risks & Benefits

Benefits the ecosystem as an insectivourous predator. However, it is a significant invasive species in places like Hawaii, where its loud calls cause noise pollution and it competes with native species.

Identified on: 4/12/2026