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Brown Myotis Bat

Myotis lucifugus

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Field Notes

Description:

Power washing some bees nests around a house and when I sprayed next to the chimney, this little guy flew out.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
J.T.Layne
The bat in this photo appears to have a broader nose than little browns. Juvenile big browns are able to fly at this time of year and will not have as long of fur as adults. Do you have any other images of this bat?
turtlesandtombstones
The fur on his back was short, which is indicative of a little brown bat (brown myotis). Big brown bat has long, silky fur on his back.
J.T.Layne
Probably not Myotis, more likely Big brown bat (Eptesicus fuscus)
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PublishedJuly 2, 2014

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