Bumble Bees and Butterflies

[Rusty]

There are many different species of cicadas that have different life cycles.  Most are Annual Cicadas and have life cycles that range from 2 to 5 years, they are called annual because you hear them every summer.

 

There are species of Periodical Cicadas that have life cycles of 13 and 17 years.   

[bwd172]

This little guy was at the base of my tree when I climbed down this morning. About 1/2" long.

[Jerseygsp]

Never seen a frog like that. Looks just like the leaf cool

[LittleM]

Spring Peeper - see the "x" across its back

[Axiom]

 

Spring Peeper - see the "x" across its back

 

 After a long winter they are music to my ears....

[bwd172]

Ok, so aren't peepers supposed to be near some sort of water? This guy was at the top of a ridge with only a vernal pool at least 1/4 mile away. The Delaware is on one side and the Flatbrook is on the other, but it is a steep climb for a little frog like this one.

[Rusty]

They need water for breeding but can wander pretty far from water during the rest of the year.