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Silver-haired Bat (Lasionycteris noctivagans)

August 22, 2017 by

Lasionycteris noctivagans
Pennsylvania Counties for Silver-haired BatCommon Name: Silver-haired Bat

Scientific Name: Lasionycteris noctivagans

Habitat: Woodlands, preferring areas near streams and lakes.

Diet: Insectivorous—insects caught in flight.

Interesting Facts:
This species migrates south of Pennsylvania for the winter.

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