Northern Yellow Bat
Lasiurus intermedius
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Chiroptera · Vespertilionidae
About
The northern yellow bat is a non-migratory bat in the family Vespertilionidae, typically active year-round except during abnormally frigid winter weather, during which they will induce torpor.
Fun Fact
The northern yellow bat is larger than the southern yellow bat, and has an average body length of 14 cm, weight of 14-31 g, and a wing span of 35–41 cm.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found roosting on the underside of a partially dead frond of cabbage palm (Sabal palmetto) along the edge of Lake August on a residential lawn in Florida.
Diet
Diet is composed of true bugs, flies, mosquitoes, beetles, leafhoppers, flying ants, and on rare occasions, damselflies and dragonflies.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance
External Data Sources
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