Tricolored bat
A species of Tricolored bat Scientific name : Perimyotis subflavus Genus : Tricolored bat
Tricolored bat, A species of Tricolored bat
Scientific name: Perimyotis subflavus
Genus: Tricolored bat
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Description
The tricolored bat can fit on top of a matchbox and it is also the first to enter into hibernation in the early fall. This small bat is also one of the last to emerge in the spring. The best place to see the bat is in the evening when it is hunting for small insects.
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General Info
Lifespan
14.8 years 
Diet
Tricolored bat is an insectivorous bat, primarily feeding on small flies called Diptera. Lepidoptera and Hemiptera insects form a significant part of its diet, although this varies depending on geographic location and availability of specific insects.
Appearance
Tricolored bat is a small bat, around 4-6 cm in length with a wingspan of 25-30 cm, and weighs just 4-7 grams. It possesses a slender body and fine, glossy fur that varies from pale yellowish to dark brown. The underparts are a lighter color. Their long, narrow wings are well-suited for swift flight. Tricolored bat does not have notable differences in appearance between different genders, ages, or subspecies.
Behavior
Tricolored bat is a nocturnal, insectivorous species. It uses echolocation to catch prey in mid-flight during foraging. It hibernates in winter, often in large aggregations. Tricolored bat is known for roost-switching and demonstrates social behavior by sharing maternity colonies. During warmer months, it displays territoriality, using crevices in tree bark, building eaves or bat houses as roosts.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Bats Family
Evening birds Genus
Tricolored bat Species
Tricolored bat 
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