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Frogs or Cicadas? #867335

Asked May 06, 2024, 8:42 PM EDT

I've noticed a cicada-like buzz, just in the evenings lately (with all our rain). How can you tell if it's frogs or cicadas? Also this rain has done WONDERS for my garden.

Montgomery County Maryland

Expert Response

It is most likely frogs. Cicadas haven't emerged yet to start their buzzing. 

Check out the call of a Grey/Cope's Tree Frog on some YouTube videos: https://youtube.com/shorts/77-dhi2jI14?feature=shared

They are all over Maryland and most of the east coast and call in spring and early summer. The male and female calls are a bit different and one is more 'buzzy' sounding. 

Emily

Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied May 07, 2024, 9:47 AM EDT
Cool. Thanks, Emily. 
I have been LOVING gardening and staying close to nature. You tend to 'catch' nuances.
And I love learning stuff! Thanks for the clip. I'll check it out. 

Thank you,
Wendy

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The Question Asker Replied May 07, 2024, 10:04 AM EDT

You're welcome! Enjoy! Its good for the soul!

Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied May 07, 2024, 10:28 AM EDT

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