Fringed Myotis Fun Facts!

  1. Winged Wonders: The fringe along the trailing edge of the Fringed Myotis’ tail membrane is believed to help with capturing prey during flight by acting like a net.

  2. Acrobats of the Night: Fringed Myotis are highly skilled fliers, able to weave through trees and shrubs with ease, snatching up insects from the air or plucking them off foliage.

  3. Social but Solitary: These bats are typically solitary roosters, but during the breeding season, they form small maternity colonies where females give birth and raise their young together.

  4. Echolocation Experts: The Fringed Myotis’ echolocation is so finely tuned that it can differentiate between various types of insects!! This amazing ability allows it to select its prey with precision even in complete darkness.

  5. Survival in Harsh Conditions: Despite being small, Fringed Myotis are incredibly resilient, capable of surviving in environments ranging from dry deserts to cool mountain forests.