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Eastern Pipistrelle (Perimyotis subflavus)

August 23, 2017 by

Eastern Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus subflavus)

Pennsylvania Counties for Eastern Pipistrelle

Common Name: Eastern Pipistrelle

Scientific Name: Perimyotis subflavus

Habitat: Caves, buildings, rocky crevices, or trees.

Diet: Insectivorous—insects caught in flight.

Interesting Facts:
This bat is known to live up to seven years. Its flight is said to be weak and fluttery, thus earning it the nickname the “butterfly bat.”

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