What are these flying bugs in my white tree frog's tank? Are they harmful?

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Hi, I have a 2 month old whites tree frog who is doing well in his new home however for the past 4 days there have been small black and white striped flying bug appearing inside his tank there is about 3 that have drowned in his water and some he has squished and about 3 flying about I was wondering if you know what they are and if they cause any harm to me or the frog, I have some real moss sticks I was wondering if they may have had eggs or something hidden in them that may be hatching? Pet's info: Amphibian | Toad | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 24 days old

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Identification is difficult since they are so tiny and not clear in the images provided. They may have come in on substrate or plants. You can clean and sanitize the tank and bowls then replace the substrate and plants. That may solve the infestation. Monitor humidity and temp. Both are important for Billie, but both can also foster pests, bacteria and mold.

What are these flying bugs in my white tree frog's tank? Are they harmful?

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