Re: Is this a locust or insect of some type?

["Gene Dorcas" genedorcas]

Could be a crayfish frog (Rana areolata) in Illinois.  They are found in
southern Illinois and have a "snore-like" call. Crayfish frogs sound like
gopher frogs and can breed anytime if conditions are right (i.e., after
major rains usually).

 

Here's link to a gopher frog with call

http://www.herpsofnc.org/herps_of_NC/anurans/Rancap/Ran_cap.html

 

 

From: stancourtney  
Sent: Sunday, September 20, 2009 1:54 PM
To: 
Subject: [Nature Recordists] Is this a locust or insect of some type?

 

  

I recorded this unusual sounds a couple of nights ago in an oak-hickory
forest here in Central Illinois. The recorder was left running unattended
for 2 nights.

I am thinking some type of locust or insect, probably too late for frogs.

http://www.stancourtney.com/sounds/2009.09.19.mp3

Thanks,

Stan Courtney

Central Illinois