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Florida Bat Species

Hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus)
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Description: Florida's second largest bat.  It has long thick fur that is a mix of colors with the tips frosted white.

Roosting Behavior:  These bats are solitary roosters.  They roost in tree foilage, cavities, behind bark, and in Spanish moss.  Sometimes they can be found blending in with tree trunks.

Diet:  These bats are insectivorous feeding on moths, beetles, flies, mosquitoes and other insects.

Range: These bats are found mostly in north and north central Florida from October to April.

Remarks:  Females usually give birth to two pups but can have anywhere from one to four pups.
At a glance:
Measurement
Category
Wingspan: 340 - 415 mm
Family: Vespertilionidae
​Body Length: 72 - 78 mm
Florida Occurrence: Resident
Total Length: 102 - 152 mm
Florida Status: Rare
​Forearm Length: 46 - 58 mm
Roosting Behavior: Solitary
Weight: 20 - 35 g
​Regional Classification: Temperate
Bats of Florida
by Cynthia S. Marks and George E. Marks; Sep 26, 2006

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