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Little Brown Bat
Myotis lucifugus

Little Brown Bats are likely the most common bat in New York. They occur statewide, but have recently seen a 90% population reduction in many areas due to “White nose syndrome”, a fungal infection from Europe that was first discovered in NY Caves in 2006/2007.

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Westchester

Specimen #160
Date: July29, 2010
Location: Peekskill, NY
Notes: Flying low, feeding just after dusk. ~8:45 pm

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