Evening Bat Nycticeius humeralis There is an old record from 1911 at Point Pelee National Park. This is the sole occurrence for Canada. Red Bat is the most common woodland bat in Essex County. This is one of our most beautiful bats. Males are bright brick red with prominent creamy shoulder flashes.
Females are similar but less brightly coloured.
This species does not enter buildings and roosts in the foliage of mature trees. During migration, nights are often cool with little insect activity. At these times Red Bats are often seen feeding in the daytime. The wing and tail membranes are used to scoop up their prey. This is our largest bat with a wingspan of 38-41 cm.