Yuma Myotis

Myotis yumanensis

Description: Body length of 3 3/8" to 3 7/8", wingspan about 9". Short, dull brown fur above, paler below. Pale throat, medium length ears.

Range: Found across much of western U.S., up into western Canada.

Habitat: Always found near lakes, creeks or ponds. Roosts by day under building sidings or shingles. Nursery colonies choose caves, mines, buildings or under bridges.

Diet: Moths, midges, termites, other insects that fly over water.

Behavior: Skims low over the water to snatch up flying insects. Bears a single pup each year in May or June.