Evening Bat
- Scientific Name
- Nycticeius humeralis
- Also Known As
- North American Evening Bat
- Range
- All of Florida
- Diet
- Beetles, Moths, Flies, Winged Ants
- Life Expectancy
- 5 Years
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The Evening Bat in Central Florida
The evening bat (Nycticeius humeralis) is a small, insectivorous bat species found throughout the southeastern United States, including central Florida. As its name suggests, the evening bat is active at dusk and forages for insects at night. This guide provides identification tips, biology facts, potential health risks, and prevention methods for the evening bat in central Florida.
Appearance and Identification
The evening bat can be identified by the following physical characteristics in juveniles and adults
The evening bat can be distinguished from other Vespertilionidae bats by size, tricolored fur pattern, blunt tragus shape, and habit of roosting in foliage instead of buildings or caves.
Maturation Rate
Evening bat pups grow rapidly after birth, reaching full adult size by 20-30 days old. They are able to fly by 18-21 days. Weaning occurs by 3-4 weeks old. Sexual maturity is reached within the first year. The fast maturation enables evening bats to contribute to reproduction.