During field surveys in May and June 2004, we confirmed the existence of the non-native
butterfly lizard (Leiolepis belliana), in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida. We found L. belliana active
during the daytime in an area encompassing six square city blocks, where it was observed basking and
foraging on open grassy lawns and inhabiting burrows. The population of L. belliana originated from
a tropical fish dealer and has been established there since at least 1992. If eradication of the Miami
population is desired, it should be attempted while the population remains localized.