Reptiles & Amphibians
More info to come. This green frog sports unusual colors. wood turtles are becoming rare. Two-lined salamanders require cool clean waters and serve as good indicators of water quality. Spring salamander, Grinophilus porphyriticus Here is a brightly colored red eft, the juvenile terrestrial phase of the aquatic newt. The red-backed salamander is small but plentiful […]
Caterpillars and Their Butterflies
This gallery pairs photos of some common caterpillars on their respective host plants with photos of the adult butterfly. Without providing native host plants, we would not be able to support reproducing populations of these lovely creatures. (All photos taken by Carolyn onsite at Flying Trillium Gardens and Preserve. ) This Spicebush Swallowtail caterpillar is […]