The Western Fence Lizard, known colloquially as the blue-belly, is one of the most common lizards in western North America. A protein in its blood kills the Lyme disease bacterium in ticks that feed on it.
Habitat
Chaparral, open woodland, rocky areas, and suburban fences
Diet
Beetles, ants, grasshoppers, and spiders
How common
Common
Best time to see a Western Fence Lizard
The best time to see a Western Fence Lizard is March–June, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 189,912 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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