Italian Wall lizard♀︎ (Podarcis siculus) - Ten Metres from Home 2021
Italian Wall lizard♀︎ (Podarcis siculus) the commonest of lizards found in central and southern Italy. They feed on insects and succulent fruit. In summer females lay 4-8 eggs with hatchlkings appearing after 4-5 weeks. Photographed: Podere Montecucco, Umbria, Italy Septemeber 2014


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