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What do bats eat?

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Bats of most species typically eat insects. ... Bats will feed on moths, beetles, winged ants, mayflies and any other relatively slow-flying insect. Some bats such as the big brown bat will feed to repletion in an hour. They will fly or rest for the remainder of the night. read more

The diet of bats varies greatly depending on the species and the environment. Most species of bats are carnivorous, and specialize in eating insects. Insect-eating bats are the most common bats experienced in the United States. Areas with high concentrations of mosquitoes and other flying pests attract bat populations. Bats can eat between 2,000 – 3,000 insects a night. read more

Insectivorous bats may eat over 120 percent of their body weight, while frugivorous bats may eat over twice their weight. They can travel significant distances each night, exceptionally as much as 38.5 kilometres (23.9 mi) in the spotted bat (Euderma maculatum), in search of food. read more

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