Species Reptiles & AmphibiansPine Woods Tree Frog

Pine Woods Tree Frog

Hyla femoralis

CommonReptile & Amphibian
Illustration of Pine Woods Tree Frog (Hyla femoralis)

The Pine Woods Tree Frog is a small, camouflaged tree frog of southeastern pine flatwoods. Its distinctive orange or yellow spots on the inner thigh are visible only in flight. Its Morse code-like call is unmistakable.

Habitat
Longleaf pine flatwoods, wet pine savannas, and pond edges
Diet
Insects and spiders
How common
Common

Best time to see a Pine Woods Tree Frog

The best time to see a Pine Woods Tree Frog is April–July, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 31,778 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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