(305 mm). This species is similar to the red bat in appearance, but
the color of the fur typically is a rich, mahogany brown, tipped with white.
Like other members of this genus, the tail membrane is completely covered
in fur.
Seminole Bat (Lasiurus seminolus)
Description: A medium-sized bat, typically attaining nearly
4½ inches (114 mm) in length with a wingspan of about 12 inches
(305 mm). This species is similar to the red bat in appearance, but
the color of the fur typically is a rich, mahogany brown, tipped with white.
Like other members of this genus, the tail membrane is completely covered
in fur.
Range: Southeastern United States from south-central Virginia, central North Carolina, northern Georgia, southeastern Tennessee, northern Mississippi, central Arkansas, southeastern Oklahoma, and eastern Texas. Vagrants have been reported from south-central New York, eastern Pennsylvania, central West Virginia, south-central Kentucky, and south Texas.
Kentucky Occurrence Summary: There are only two records of this southern bat in Kentucky. An individual was netted at an Edmonson County cave entrance in the summer of 1998 and another was netted in Land Between the Lakes in the summer of 2000.
Distribution in Kentucky: 
Habitat and Life History: A common forest bat of the southeastern states, the seminole bat roosts beneath clusters of leaves, and where present, in clumps of Spanish moss. Occurring as far south as they do, these bats may be active year-round, foraging on a variety of flying insects.
Useful links:
Georgia Wildlife Web - Seminole Bat
Mammals of Texas - Seminole Bat
