Indiana Bat Myotis sodalis

Identification
This bat has brown fur and a keeled calcar. It forms maternity colonies under loose bark.

Location
Federally endangered

Size
0.2 to 0.3 ounces

Diet
It feeds on moths and small insects.

Habitat
It occurs in southern forests and riparian zones.

Activity Period
April to October

Behavior
It is nocturnal and migratory and roosts in large groups. It is active from spring through autumn.

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

Population
The population is small and vulnerable.

History
It has declined due to habitat loss and disease.

Human Interactions
It rarely interacts with humans.

Facts
It is one of the most studied endangered bats.

Sources
USFWS ODNR

Insects especially moths | Forests riparian areas caves | Southern Ohio