Evening 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

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

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)

Evening Bat, Nycticeius humeralis, adult in flight leaving Day roost in tree hole, Willacy County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA

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The evening 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 shares its habitat with other species like flying foxes and myotis bats. One of the most interesting facts about the evening bat is its ability to adapt to different environments. Whether it's Pipistrellus pipistrellus, common pipistrelle, or even Sturdees pipistrelle (Pipistrellus sturdeei), these bats have managed to thrive in diverse habitats. Another intriguing member of this group is Plecotus darjilingensis, also known as paskan. Its skull and stomach provide valuable insights into its diet and feeding habits. In addition to these species, there are others like Myotis mystacinus (whiskered bat) and Barbastella barbastellus (western barbastelle) that share similar characteristics with the evening bat. When it comes to their behavior, some bats like Nyctalus noctula (common noctule) are known for their impressive flight skills during nighttime activities and can be spotted soaring through the skies in search of food or shelter. A particularly captivating sight is witnessing Southwestern Myotis (Myotis auriculus) in flight after taking a drink from natural water sources. These moments captured in places such as Chiricahuas within Coronado National Forest in Arizona showcase the beauty of these creatures against stunning North American landscapes.