The exposure and toxicity of pesticides to amphibians

Table 60: Seasonal activities of Hyla arborea.
Amphibians and pesticides
Begin Peak End Country Habitat Notes Reference
Mating/laying
March - May Greece Temporary ponds,
lakes.
Kyriakopoulou-
Sklavounou and
Grumiro (2002)
Pavignano (1989)
Mid April April/May Mid/late May Italy Ditches 2 peaks separated by
5-10d
Early May - Early July Germany Woods, meadow, peat 1990 data Friedl and Klump
bog.
(1997, 2005)
End April - Early July Germany Woods, meadow, peat 1991 data Friedl and Klump
Larval period
bog.
(1997, 2005)
Start May - Mid July Italy
Hibernation
Ditches Duration 66-67d Pavignano (1989)
November - February Greece Temporary ponds,
Kyriakopouloulakes.
Sklavounou and
Grumiro (2002)
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