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Eastern Red Bat

Lasiurus borealis

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Field Notes

Description:

One of North America's more colorful bats, the eastern red bat is part of a group of tree bats that roost in the foliage of trees during the day.

Notes:

This male was captured while doing a mist net survey. Photos were taken while the bat was being measured by a coworker.

Reference Links:

Eastern Red Bat (Lasiurus borealis) - Information on Eastern Red Bat, Eastern red bat

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PublishedAugust 6, 2014

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