Wildlifeof China
Common Pipistrelle
Bats
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Pipistrellus pipistrellus
Basic stats
Diet
Midges, mosquitoes and other small flying insects
Habitat
Woodland edge, wetlands, farmland, gardens and urban areas
Range
Europe and western Asia
Litter size
Usually 1–2
Size
Approximately 3.5–5cm head-and-body length
Weight
Approximately 3–8g
The common pipistrelle is a tiny brown bat with short triangular ears and narrow wings. Adults weigh only about 3–8g. It occurs principally across Europe and western Asia and is separated from the soprano pipistrelle by echolocation frequency and genetic evidence rather than obvious appearance. (Wikipedia, general species account)
It forages around woodland edges, wetlands, farms, gardens and towns, catching midges, mosquitoes and other small insects in agile flight. Buildings and tree cavities provide roosts. Females gather in maternity colonies and usually bear one or two young. (Wikipedia, general species account)
Quick answers
- What does the Common Pipistrelle eat?
- Midges, mosquitoes and other small flying insects
- What habitat does the Common Pipistrelle live in?
- Woodland edge, wetlands, farmland, gardens and urban areas
- Where is the Common Pipistrelle found?
- Europe and western Asia
- What is the litter size of the Common Pipistrelle?
- Usually 1–2
- How big is the Common Pipistrelle?
- Approximately 3.5–5cm head-and-body length
- How much does the Common Pipistrelle weigh?
- Approximately 3–8g