Re: [Aroid-l] Arum lily (reed) frog

From: "Steve Ritchey" sritchey at shreve.net> on 2005.04.01 at 02:28:16(12813) Title: Arum lily (reed) frog Hi Emily, This doesn't only happen in Africa. Z. aethiopica is in full flower here now, not minding the light frosts. Our native "Tree Frogs", what I believe to be Litoria caerula (only mine have black stripes surrounded in white that I have never seen in photos of the species) turn from lime green to a chalky white whether nestled in a Zant spathe or climbing the stuccoed walls of my house. I guess they are lying in wait to gobble up the first pollenator to visit the spadix. It's hard to imagine these litttle 5 cm. frogs eating the Yellow Jacket wasps that are the main pollenators here, but either that, or they just hang in there for the occasisional fly or gnat during warms spells. Also, really enjoyed the last IAS newsletter. After spending most of my adult life travelling for an oil company, I like good writing that makes me feel like I wuz there without ever! getting on a plane :-) Steve +More USDA Zone 7b NE TX ----- Original Message ----- From: Emily.Yates@mobot.org To: aroid-l@gizmoworks.com Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 11:18 AM Subject: [Aroid-l] Arum lily (reed) frog Does anyone on the list know of references, reprints of articles, or research on the relationship of the Arum lily (reed) frog, Hyperolius horstocki, and the arum lily, Zantedeschia aethiopica? This tiny frog (I believe endemic to South African Fynbos) inhabits the inflorescence of the Arum lily and can change its color to match its background inside the Arum lily for camoflauge. Beyond that I am having difficulty locating much information on this cool little creature, and would like to know more if anyone has experience with it. Thanks for your help, Emily Emily Yates Research Assistant (Araceae) Missouri Botanical Garden P. O. Box 299 St. Louis, MO 63166-0299 (314) 577-5163 Emily.Yates@mobot.org Take a class this spring! From gardening to photography, arts & crafts to cooking & wine, there's something for everyone! www.mobot.org "To discover and share knowledge about plants and their environment, in order to preserve and enrich life." - mission of the Missouri Botanical Garden _______________________________________________Aroid-l mailing listAroid-l@gizmoworks.comhttp://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l _______________________________________________ Aroid-l mailing list Aroid-l@gizmoworks.com http://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l

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