Silver Haired Bat Lasionycteris noctivagans

Identification
This bat has dark fur with silver tipped hairs. It roosts in tree cavities and bark crevices.

Location
Uncommon statewide

Size
0.3 to 0.5 ounces

Diet
It feeds on moths and small insects.

Habitat
It occurs in forests and riparian zones.

Activity Period
April to October

Behavior
It is solitary and migratory and hunts low over water. It is active from spring through autumn.

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

Population
The population is stable but migratory.

History
It has long been present in Ohio.

Human Interactions
It rarely interacts with humans.

Facts
It is one of the earliest bats to appear in spring.

Sources
ODNR academic sources

Insects especially moths | Forests woodlands riparian areas | Statewide