Common Bat Collection

Pipistrellus pipistrellus, common pipistrelle
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Plecotus sp. long-eared bat
A long-eared bat in flight (a microbat belonging to the Vespertilionidae family of vesper or evening bats). Photograph published in Bats by Phil Richardson, a Natural History Museum publication, 2002

Common Bat, Vespertilio pipistrellus (coloured photo)
5987454 Common Bat, Vespertilio pipistrellus (coloured photo) by Stokoe, W. J.(fl.1910-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: Common Bat, Vespertilio pipistrellus)

Flying Fox, Vampire Bat, Common Bat and Spectre Vampire
LLM457030 Flying Fox, Vampire Bat, Common Bat and Spectre Vampire by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flying Fox, Vampire Bat, Common Bat and Spectre Vampire)

Pipistrelle or Common Bat
LLM460599 Pipistrelle or Common Bat by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pipistrelle or Common Bat)

The Common Bat, Vespertilio pipistrellus, in Flight (engraving)
966620 The Common Bat, Vespertilio pipistrellus, in Flight (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Common Bat, Vespertilio pipistrellus, in Flight)

Pipistrellus sturdeei, Sturdees pipistrelle
A rare specimen of a Bonin pipistrelle, a slightly immature female, preserved in spirit and held by the Natural History Museum

Plecotus darjilingensis, paskan (with skull and stomach)
No. 9. Plecotus darjilingensis taken from Drawings of Mammalia [press mark Z 88 ff H] by B.H. Hodgson

Myotis mystacinus, whiskered bat
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Flying fox and myotis species
Illustration from the Brian Houghton Hodgson Collection; c. 1850s Date: circa 1850

Common bats engraving 1851
The Natural History of the Sacred Scriptures, By W. Bicknell, Tallis 1851 - London

Southwestern Myotis (Myotis auriculus) in flight after taking a drink, Chiricahuas, Coronado National Forest, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Barbastella barbastellus, western barbastelle

Nyctalus noctula, common noctule
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Plecotus auritus, brown long-eared bat
Plate 210 from the Collection of Watercolour Drawings of British Vertebrates, 1830-1841, by William MacGillivray (1796-1851)

Myotis daubentonii, Daubentons bat
A Daubentons bat roosting. Photograph published on page 17 of Bats by Phil Richardson, a Natural History Museum publication, 2002

Chalinolobus tuberculatus, long-tailed wattled bat
Ff.1. Vespertilio tuberculatus, New Zealand Bat. Painting by George Forster (1754-1794), made during Captain Cooks second voyage of discovery, 1772-1775

Nyctalus leisleri, lesser noctule
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

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The common bat, scientifically known as Pipistrellus pipistrellus or common pipistrelle, is a fascinating creature found in various parts of the world. It belongs to the Plecotus sp. Long-eared bat family and is often mistaken for other species due to its similar appearance. One can easily identify the common bat by its distinct features such as its small size, pointed wings, and large ears. These bats are commonly seen at dusk when they emerge from their roosts in search of food. They have a wide range of diet preferences including insects, fruits, nectar, and even blood in some cases. Despite being called "common, " these bats play an essential role in maintaining ecological balance. They act as natural pest controllers by consuming vast numbers of insects each night. Their ability to navigate through darkness using echolocation is truly remarkable. In terms of diversity within this species group, there are several variations like Vespertilio pipistrellus (coloured photo), Flying Foxes, Vampire Bats, Spectre Vampires - all belonging to the same family but with unique characteristics distinguishing them from one another. Engravings and illustrations depicting these creatures have been featured in publications like The Pictorial Museum of Animated Nature. One such engraving showcases the Common Bat (Vespertilio pipistrellus) gracefully soaring through the air. Other related species include Pipistrellus sturdeei or Sturdees pipistrelle and Myotis mystacinus also known as whiskered bats which share similarities with their common counterparts but possess distinctive traits that set them apart. It's important to note that while these creatures may seem mysterious or even intimidating at times due to misconceptions surrounding vampire bats or their association with Halloween imagery; they are harmless animals who prefer peaceful habitats away from human interference. Understanding more about these intriguing mammals helps us appreciate their vital role in our ecosystem.