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LittleBrownBat Common Name:
Little Brown Myotis
 
 
Scientific Name: Myotis lucifugus

 

Habitat: Forested areas and buildings. Found foraging over water feeding on aquatic insects.

 

Comment: These bats are associated with man-made structures and often form huge nursery colonies inside buildings. A widespread species. They can catch up to 1,200 insects an hour at peak feeding times.