The Six-lined Racerunner is a speedy, active forager named for its six cream-colored stripes. It actively searches for prey and can run at impressive speeds to escape danger. The most common whiptail in the East.
Habitat
Sandy prairies, forest edges, open fields, and rocky areas
Diet
Insects, spiders, and small invertebrates
How common
Common
Best time to see a Six-lined Racerunner
The best time to see a Six-lined Racerunner is March–June, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 14,100 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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