Eurasian Serotine
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Eurasian Serotine
Cnephaeus serotinus
The Eurasian Serotine is a friendly bat that loves to fly around at night. It has big ears and a soft, furry body, making it a cute little creature of the night sky!
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The Eurasian Serotine has dark brown fur with a darker, almost black face, ears, and wings. It is larger than many other European bats, with broad, leathery wings that make it easy to identify in flight.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderChiropteraFamilyVespertilionidaeGenusEptesicus
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Serotine bats often choose attics, wall cavities, and cellars as cozy roosting spots.
Their powerful jaws allow them to crunch right through the hard shells of beetles.
They can live for almost 20 years, making them quite long-lived for a small bat!
They have a distinctive, slow-flapping flight style, like a butterfly in the night.
Special abilities
Ability
Sound Navigator
Eurasian Serotine can 'see' with sound using echolocation, which helps them hunt insects in complete darkness.
Ability
Night Glider
Eurasian Serotine has broad wings that help them fly slowly and maneuverably to catch big insects in the air.
Ability
Cold Sleeper
Eurasian Serotine can hibernate for months to survive winter, which helps them conserve energy when insects are scarce.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 6-8 cm
- Wingspan
- 32-38 cm
- Weight
- 0.015-0.035 kg
- Lifespan
- 15-20 years
- Top Speed
- 50 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1
- Gestation
- 45-70 days
Diet & Feeding
Feasts on large flying insects like beetles and moths, catching them mid-air with agile skill.
Primary Foods
- moths
- dung beetles
- cockchafers
- caddisflies
Foraging Method
- Pursuit
Ecological connections
eaten by
Barn Owl
Tyto alba
Owls are common predators of bats leaving their roosts.
eaten by
Tawny Owl
Strix aluco
This nocturnal bird hunts bats as they fly in the dark.
hunts
Common Cockchafer
Melolontha melolontha
The Serotine bat actively pursues and eats these large beetles.
hunts
Large Yellow Underwing
Noctua pronuba
Moths like this one are a primary food source for the bat.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Echolocation
Echolocation is a biological sonar used by animals to navigate, hunt, and communicate by emitting sound waves and interpreting the echoes.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Also known as
Serotine Bat
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Bats are usually friendly, but it's best to watch them from a distance and not touch them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Eurasian Serotine?
6-8 cm
What is Eurasian Serotine's wingspan?
32-38 cm
How much does Eurasian Serotine weigh?
0.015-0.035 kg
How long does Eurasian Serotine live?
15-20 years
How fast can Eurasian Serotine move?
50 km/h
What does Eurasian Serotine eat?
Feasts on large flying insects like beetles and moths, catching them mid-air with agile skill.
Where is Eurasian Serotine usually found?
Urban areas
How does Eurasian Serotine hunt?
Pursuit
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