Evropski smeđi dugoušan – Plecotus auritus, Brown long-eared bat

Abstract

Brown Long-eared Bat has two genetic lineages, differing in preferred habitat and roost type. In eastern parts of Europe summer roosts are mostly in trees and winter roosts are in caves, mines or buildings. Maternity colonies include 5-50 individuals, while hibernating animals are solitary or in small groups. This species is sedentary, moving only for a few kilometers. Since 1955 there were 29 ringed bats and three loco records – two of males at Petrovaradin Fortress and one of an adult lactating female in an orchard at Tometino Polje, Požega, western Serbia, where it was recaptured a year later.