Differences in the Diets of Juvenile and Adult Hoary Bats, Lasiurus cinereus

(Uploaded by Plazi for the Bat Literature Project) The diets of hoary bats (Lasiurus cinereus) within the first 2 weeks post-fledgi studied by means of fecal analysis. Results were compared to the diet of adult h within the same area. Juvenile bats consumed significantly fewer Odonata than d Chironomidae (Diptera) were the major contributor to the diet of juveniles duri week of flight, but were a negligible component in the diet of older juveniles o Due to a lack of experience, juveniles likely have poor handling skills of larger However, lower wing loading and greater maneuverability may make small available to juven