Do frogs eat stink bugs? The answer appears to be yes at least for some species of frogs. A few years ago a study found that some species of frogs will eat stink bugs if they are available. The study found that the poison dart frog (Dendrobates auratus) will eat stink bugs but the Cuban treefrog (Osteopilus septentrionalis) will not.
It’s not entirely clear why some frogs will eat stink bugs while others won’t. It may have something to do with the size of the stink bugs or the size of the frogs. The poison dart frog is a small frog while the Cuban treefrog is a large frog. It’s possible that the smaller frogs can eat the stink bugs because they are small enough that the stink bugs don’t pose a threat. The larger frogs may not eat the stink bugs because they are too big and the stink bugs may be able to defend themselves.
There are a few other theories about why some frogs will eat stink bugs while others won’t. One theory is that the frogs that eat stink bugs are more likely to live in areas where stink bugs are common. Another theory is that the frogs that eat stink bugs have a more robust immune system that allows them to eat the stink bugs without getting sick.
Whatever the reason it’s clear that some frogs will eat stink bugs if they are available. If you have a frog that you think might be interested in eating a stink bug you can try offering one as food. Just be sure to supervise your frog to make sure the stink bug doesn’t make a meal of your frog!
What do frogs eat?
Frogs are carnivores and their diet consists mostly of insects small mammals and other small animals.
Do frogs eat stink bugs?
Yes frogs will eat stink bugs if they are small enough.
Do frogs eat ants?
Yes frogs typically eat ants.
What do baby frogs eat?
Baby frogs will eat small insects and other small invertebrates.
Do frogs eat wasps?
Yes frogs will eat wasps if they are small enough.
What do adult frogs eat?
Adult frogs typically eat insects small mammals and other small animals.
Do frogs eat beetles?
Yes frogs will eat beetles if they are small enough.
What do male frogs eat?
Male frogs typically eat insects small mammals and other small animals.
What do female frogs eat?
Female frogs typically eat insects small mammals and other small animals.
What do captive frogs eat?
Captive frogs typically eat insects small mammals and other small animals.
What do wild frogs eat?
Wild frogs typically eat insects small mammals and other small animals.
What do endangered frogs eat?
Endangered frogs typically eat insects small mammals and other small animals.
What do common frogs eat?
Common frogs typically eat insects small mammals and other small animals.
What do toxic frogs eat?
Toxic frogs typically eat insects small mammals and other small animals.
What do rare frogs eat?
Rare frogs typically eat insects small mammals and other small animals.
