Learn the different types of BATS in Pennsylvania, AND how to identify by sight or sound. How many of these species have YOU seen?

Nine species of bats regularly occur in Pennsylvania; six hibernate in Pennsylvania and three primarily migrate south for the winter. Two additional species, evening bats and Seminole bats, are rare visitors from the South.

Discover what types of bats are found in Pennsylvania - including the most common, smallest, largest, and protected bat species in the state, with detailed information and pictures.

Nine species of bats regularly occur in Pennsylvania: The seminole and evening bats have been found a few times in Pennsylvania but are not considered regular residents. Most hibernate in caves or mines and many use tree bark or crevices, buildings, or rock piles for summer roosts.

Jun 6, 2007 · Eight species are common in Pennsylvania. Bats live in a variety of habitats, including wetlands, fields, forests, cities, and suburbs. All bats in Pennsylvania eat insects and capture their prey in flight. They usually feed in open areas where insects swarm, such as over open water, in forest clearings or farm fields, and around street lights.

Apr 17, 2023 · We have six species of bats that use underground structures (caves, abandoned mines, and tunnels) for hibernation in winter, three species that mostly migrate south for the winter, and two southern species rarely detected in summer (https://www.pgc.pa.gov/Education/WildlifeNotesIndex/Pages/Bats.aspx).

Pennsylvania is home to a number of bat species that fill a unique niche as predators of nighttime flying insects. Unfortunately, populations of hibernating bats have undergone drastic declines due to a fungal disease called white-nose syndrome (WNS).

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Pennsylvania is home to a diverse array of bats, with a total of 11 species found within the state. These nocturnal creatures are not only harmless, but they also provide a valuable service by controlling insect populations.

Sep 22, 2024 · We have 9 species of bat in the state of Pennsylvania. Three of them are migratory species that roost in trees and fly south for the winter: Hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus), Eastern red bat (Lasiurus borealis), and Silver-haired bat (Lasiurus noctivagans).