Seminole Bats are one of Georgia's 16 bat species that may be found throughout Atlanta, GA.
The Seminole Bat (Lasiurus seminolus) can be found in the southeastern parts of the United States including areas of Georgia. It is considered a common bat within the areas it inhabits. They are rarely preyed upon by predators, in fact humans are probably their greatest threat. Habitat modifications made by humans are among the greatest threats to bats.
Seminole bats often live among dense wooded areas where they roost under foliage such as leaves, clumps of Spanish moss and pine needles. The increase building of housing developments and new infrastructure force bats to relocate. This need for relocation often times move bats into homes attics, warehouses, churches and other buildings of Georgia. Although, these areas may be an ideal setting for bats to roost, it is not safe to have bats living in your homes attic. For more information on bats in an attic.
Whenever a bat has been discovered within a structure a reputable bat control company should be contacted to have the bats removed safely, humanely and according to the laws of Georgia. Georgia Department of Natural Sources regulates the handling of bat problems. It is required by the Georgia DNR to have a nuisance wildlife control operators permit to handle all types of bat problem. Xceptional Wildlife Removal possess all the required permits to handle all types of Georgia's bat problems.
There have been no longevity studies on Seminole bats.
Seminole bats are a medium sized bat often confused with the red bat because of the similarities in color. These bats are mahogany color with white tipped dorsal hairs that gives them a frosted look. A major distinction of the Seminole bat from the red bat is the light frosting of the fur on the dorsum. They are approximately 3.8-3.9 inches in length with an average wingspan of 4.25-4.49" and an average weight of .25-0.49 ounces. They also have short round ears with a short rounded targus.
These bats can be found in Georgia, Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Seminole bats are found roosting in areas of mixed deciduous and pine trees. They are a solitary bat that often roost alone but may be found hanging along side of other Seminole bats.
Seminole bats are insectivorous feeding upon mostly winged insects flies, bees, beetles, wasps, and crickets. They feed primarily while in flight among tree tops, over bodies of water and near lights where flying insects accumulate.
Seminole bats mate in flight during the fall, but females will store the sperm over winter and become pregnant during the spring. Gestation will last 80-90 days, and 1-4 pups will be born sometime between late May and early June. The average number of pups born are three. These pups will be able to fly in as little as 3-4 weeks and reach sexual maturity within a year.
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