Northern Long-eared Bat
(Myotis septentrionalis)
Species Description
**Description:** A small bat with ears that are noticeably longer than its head; essential for controlling forest moth populations.
**Size & Weight:** 3–3.7 inches long with a 9–10 inch wingspan. Weighs 0.2–0.3 oz.
**Sexual Dimorphism:** Females are generally larger than males.
**Conservation:** Rare / Species of Concern. This species has faced a 99% population decline due to White-nose Syndrome.
**Habitat:** Mature forest interiors; gleans insects directly from leaves.
**Size & Weight:** 3–3.7 inches long with a 9–10 inch wingspan. Weighs 0.2–0.3 oz.
**Sexual Dimorphism:** Females are generally larger than males.
**Conservation:** Rare / Species of Concern. This species has faced a 99% population decline due to White-nose Syndrome.
**Habitat:** Mature forest interiors; gleans insects directly from leaves.