#common pipistrelle bat

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Though still rare, signs suggest that numbers of greater horseshoe bats are rising in the UK

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A common pipistrelle bat

Close-up of a lesser horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus hipposideros)

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YIPPEE YAHOO TRANS PEOPLE RISE UP!!!!!

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today's dracula daily had me wondering what kind of bat dracula might be posing as, so I looked up a few things.

Largest species in the British Isles: Noctule Bat (Nyctalus noctula) with a wingspan of 32-40cm (12.6 to 15.7 inches) Another large bat species: Serotine Bat (Eptesicus serotinus) with a wingspan of 32-38cm (12.6 to 15.0 inches), less common species found in southern England and Wales Most common: Soprano Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus) with a wingspan of 19-23cm (7.5 to 9.1 inches) Second Most common: the visually nearly identical (though slightly bigger) Common Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) with a wingspan up to 20cm (7.9 inches)

source for above: woodland trust

Now those would be the bats that Mina considers normal sized. Now bats certainly range much larger, such as the golden crowned flying fox with a wingspan of five feet. But I don't think we need to look so far from England for a bat that Dracula might turn into that Mina perhaps would view as "giant"

the largest species in mainland Europe is the greater noctule bat (Nyctalus lasiopterus), with a wingspan up to 46cm (18 in). The greater noctule bat is also one of the few bats known to eat passerine birds*, and the only species that hunts them on the wing (in flight) versus while roosting*.

It's rare in Romania, but it's there. And it looks incredibly adorable

image description: a chocolate brown bat with a silver band on one wing upside down on what appears to be either rock or wood, it is hard to tell for sure. The bat has its mouth open, displaying its teeth, including its pointy fangs. image source: wikipedia

*Aka perching birds. Think sparrows, songbirds, corvids. Passerines are a very diverse group of birds. *There may be another species of bat that also does this, the Great evening bat (Ia io) of eastern and southeastern Asia.

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It's International Bat Appreciation Day today, so I figured I'd draw a particularly unappreciated bat (Rogelio) with the one person that appreciates him the most - his baby sister, Iridián :3

Just a bit of context - Rogelio was sixteen when his little sister was born, and as he's currently 22 in the comic, Iridián is six here. Before he found work in his 20s, he did the majority of the childcare while his parents were working, and he still makes time to take her to and from school and hangs out with her when he can. Also unrelated but the uniform and school bag are based on the ones I had when I was in primary school :3 (This won't doxx me because bottle green is an alarmingly common colour for school uniforms in the UK)

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Hi! I'm currently helping to rehab this little guy and was wondering if you'd like to rate him (or the species in general, but also him if you like) Common Pippistrelle

Hello, little one! Best of luck to you in your rehabilitation efforts! (If you happen to be part of a rescue, I'd be happy to post about them!)

Today's Bat: Common Pipistrelle

Environmental Impact: I don't think I've ever met a less discerning bat. The range on these guys spreads across most of Europe, into Morocco, and even out to western Asia. They'll roost just about anywhere, changing location from nursery to nursery and season to season. Limestone caves, park trees, siding panels? Pipistrellus pipistrellus calls that free real estate. Interestingly, they do seem to form habits despite their widespread nature. Individuals will continually hunt in the same areas, especially around lakes, ponds, gardens, and parks. Additionally, their migratory range is a tight 100km (about 62 miles). If you hate mosquitoes and other common pest insects, you'll love this species' efficiency and indiscriminate nature.

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Beauty: Just look at that little fella. Classic brown coat, dark wing membranes, and the sweetest little snoot you ever saw. If you don't love the Common Pipistrelle on looks alone, I'm afraid your condition is terminal.

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Power: Aside from the classics (delayed fertilization, extreme adaptability), I learned something sweet about the Common Pipistrelle. Mating season is largely kept to autumn, during which time males will perform specific mating rituals for females. A beautiful song and swooping dance would certainly capture my heart!

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Overall: Thank you for sharing this little friend with us all. My own personal experience with the Common Pipistrelle had me partial to them, so it was fun to learn a little more!

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(Today's sources: ADW, BatsLife)

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I did say I needed to draw more bats

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Common pipistrelle

Scientific name: Pipistrellus pipistrellus

The common pipistrelle is so small, it can fit into a matchbox! Despite its size, it can easily eat 3,000 insects a night: look for it flitting around the garden or a lit lamp post as it chases its prey.

Source: https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/mammals/common-pipistrelle

[nature-nerd-sarah]

Say hello to Pippi, the common pipistrelle who lives in my window frame.

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quick what is everyone doing right now

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Wee Lad

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Common Pipistrelle, via

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EEEE!!!! hi I know they are Basic but!!! I really love common pipistrelle’s? could we have a common pipistrelle?

No bats are basic, every species has something special about them.

image description: a brown bat in flight against a black background image source: Paul van Hoof, via Bat Conservation Ireland

Common Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) One of the smallest bat species in Ireland, the Common Pipistrelle is known as ialtóg fheascrach in Gaelic.