New distributional records for spotted bat (Euderma maculatum) in Wyoming

Authors

John Priday, Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Lander, Wyoming
Bob Luce, Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Lander, Wyoming

Abstract

Before 1990 the spotted bat (Euderma maculatum) was known in Wyoming from only 2 records. Between June 1994 and May 1997 we documented habitat use and observations incidental to conducting a bat inventory of caves and abandoned mines. By monitoring audible echolocation calls, we observed bats at mist-netting sites. Spotted bats were heard or captured on 13 nights at 10 locations, all of which were near canyons or high cliff faces. No foraging habitat preferences were noted. E. maculatum occurrence appears to be related to roost structure, roost availability, and proximity to a permanent water source.

Recommended Citation

Priday, John and Luce, Bob (1999) "New distributional records for spotted bat (Euderma maculatum) in Wyoming," Great Basin Naturalist: Vol. 59: No. 1, Article 9.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/gbn/vol59/iss1/9