(703) 881-3170
Evening Bat Information
Evening Bat Facts
The evening bat is a bat that's commonly found here in Virginia. These are tree bats that are not afraid to roost in homes and attics. As such we at Xceptional Wildlife Removal encounter these bats frequently. These bats are everywhere in Virginia except for the mountains, although some have been found, they are very rare.
There are currently no conservation concerns for the Evening Bat and is listed in Virginia as least concern. This is largely due to the fact that these bats do not roost in caves, and due to this they are not afflicted with white=nose syndrome which is affecting all of the cave dwelling bats here in Virginia.
Evening Bat Characteristics
The Evening Bat has striking similarites to the Big Brown Bat but this bat is much smaller ar 3-4 inches long. They have short dark brown hair that gets lighter near their stomach. These bats also have a pungent smell which can help distinguish them from other bats like it.
Evening Bat Mating and Breeding
Mating occurs in the fall and winter, where they have delayed fertilization where they will get impregnated in the spring. Female bats will have maternity colonies away from the males, where they will give birth and rear young. Like most bats they generally givbe birth to twins, although single and triplets are possible.
Evening Bat Diet
These bats primarily feast on insects such as beetles, winged ants, and flies. These bats also partition resources with other bat species such as the Estern Red Bat and the Seminole bat. This means that they prioritize differenct prey at different time so that the amount of prey does not get extenguished.