Eptesicus fuscus (Big Brown Bat)

Counties where this species is known to occur are highlighted in blue. Click here to enlarge map. Habitat: Forests, woodlands, and riparian areas. Habits: The Big Brown Bat commonly roosts in houses but returns to caves to hibernate, where they hang singly or occasionally in small groups. Mating takes place fall, ovulation and fertilization take place in the spring, and females give birth to one or two young in May and June. The diet consists of large beetles, bugs, ants, and other insects.

Artiodactyla

-

Carnivora

-

Chiroptera

-

Didelphimorphia

-

Insectivora

-

Lagomorpha

-

Rodentia

-

Xenarthra

Scientific Names - Common Names

For more information, view the Mammalian Species account for this species. Search the OMNH Collections for Eptesicus fuscus.