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Tri-colored Bat
Perimyotis subflavus
At-a-Glance
• Mating: Polygamous
• Peak Breeding Activity: fall
• Gestation Period: 44 days
• Young are Born: June to mid-July
• Number of Litters Per Year: 1 - Young bats are called pups and they are dependent on their mothers
• Feeding Periods: One hour or two after sunset and before sunrise
• Typical Foods: Insects - flies, beetles, moths
• Ohio Status: Species of Concern |
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This small bat varies in color from a pale yellowish-brown to dark reddish-brown. The forearms are pinkish and the wing membrane is black. The ears are longer than they are wide.
Habitat and Habits
There are two primary types of habitats for many bats: hibernation sites used during the winter (e.g., caves, mines) and roosting sites for reproduction (e.g., tree cavities) during the summer.
Reproduction and Care of the Young
Breeding takes place during the late summer and early fall during a behavioral phenomenon known as “swarming.” At this time, large numbers of bats visit and congregate in a succession of caves just prior to hibernation. Although sperm is transferred to the female during copulation occurring in the fall, ovulation and fertilization of the egg are delayed until the females arouse from hibernation the following spring.
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