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Description: The fur of the
Seminole bat is a rich mahogany color. On some individuals the tips
of the fur are white, giving them a slightly frosted appearance. A patch
of white fur is often found on the shoulders and wrists. Seminole
bats are closely related to the eastern red bat and are very similar in
appearance.
Wingspan:
11-13 inches
Body length:
1.8-2.7 inches
Weight:
0.3-0.5 ounces
Florida roosting preferences:
Solitary. Commonly roosts in pine trees and Spanish moss.
Food preferences:
Insectivorous. Feeds on moths, beetles, true bugs, flies, and other insects. Can be seen foraging for
insects around streetlights.
Reproduction: Females
usually give birth to three or four pups, but may give birth to one or
two. The young are normally born in mid-May through mid-June.
Florida status: Common.
Florida range: Found
throughout the state, except the Florida Keys.
Copyright Florida Bat Center 2005
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