Northern yellow bat (Lasiurus intermedius)
Description: One of Florida's larger bats with thick fur ranging in color from yellowish to grayish brown.
Roosting Behavior: This bat is a solitary rooster that primarily roosts in dead palm fronds. Occaisionally it will roost in Spanish moss. Trimming dead palm fronds removes habitat for this species.
Diet: The bat is insectivorous and feeds on damselflies, beetles, flies, flying ants and other insects.
Range: Found throughout the state except in the FLorida Keys.
Remarks: Females give birth in late May through June. They can have from one to four pups.
Roosting Behavior: This bat is a solitary rooster that primarily roosts in dead palm fronds. Occaisionally it will roost in Spanish moss. Trimming dead palm fronds removes habitat for this species.
Diet: The bat is insectivorous and feeds on damselflies, beetles, flies, flying ants and other insects.
Range: Found throughout the state except in the FLorida Keys.
Remarks: Females give birth in late May through June. They can have from one to four pups.
At a glance:
Measurement |
Category |
Wingspan: 350 - 410 mm |
Family: Vespertilionidae |
Body Length: 70 - 72 mm |
Florida Occurrence: Resident |
Total Length: 121 - 132 |
Florida Status: Common |
Forearm Length: 45 - 56 mm |
Roosting Behavior: Solitary |
Weight: 14 - 31 g |
Regional Classification: Temperate |
Bats of Florida
by Cynthia S. Marks and George E. Marks; Sep 26, 2006
by Cynthia S. Marks and George E. Marks; Sep 26, 2006
