Lasiurus borealis (eastern red bat)
Specimen Images | FW3353 |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Chiroptera |
| Family | Vespertilionidae |
| Genus | Lasiurus |
| Species | Lasiurus borealis |
| Common | eastern red bat |
| Diet | Insectivore |
| Habitat | Forest and forest edges |
| Description | Orange to yellowish-brown fur, uropatagium densely furred; ears low, rounded, and pale. Female more brown, less red than male. |
| Skull Characteristics | Lasiurus genus has 1 upper incisor, short skull, wide rostrum (see photo comparison slide 10). Vespertilionidae family, lower incisors are trifid (3 cusps), though this microscopic character, may be difficult to see if teeth are worn. |
| Notes | Link to more species information:
Smithsonian Animal Diversity Web |