page_title: Gold dust day gecko
section_title: Diet
hierarchical_section_title: Gold dust day gecko / Diet
caption_attribution_description: English: Gold Dust Day Gecko in Hawaii. Photo attribution must go to Steven H. Keys and http://www.keysphotography.com
context_page_description: The gold dust day gecko is a diurnal species of gecko. It lives in northern Madagascar, and on the island of Comoros; it has also been introduced to Hawaii and other Pacific islands. It's typically seen in houses and various trees. The gold dust day gecko feeds on insects and nectar. It is commonly known as the mascot of GEICO.
  One subspecies is recognized: Phelsuma laticauda angularis.
context_section_description: These day geckos feed on various insects and other invertebrates, and are also capable of eating other smaller lizards. They also eat soft, sweet fruit and pollen and nectar from flowers, often congregating in groups of many individuals to feed off of one plant.
caption: Close-up of gold dust day gecko on the island of Hawaii
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