Big Brown Bat Eptesicus fuscus

Identification
This bat has brown fur and broad wings. It roosts in buildings and tree cavities.

Location
Common statewide

Size
0.5 to 1 ounce

Diet
It feeds mainly on beetles.

Habitat
It occurs in forests and urban areas.

Activity Period
April to October

Behavior
It is nocturnal and uses echolocation to hunt insects. It is active from spring through autumn.

Lifecycle
Breeding occurs in autumn and pups are born in summer.

Population
The population is stable statewide.

History
It has long been widespread in Ohio.

Human Interactions
It may roost in attics.

Facts
It is one of the hardiest bat species in Ohio.

Sources
ODNR academic sources

Insects especially beetles | Forests buildings caves | Statewide