Pallid Bat (Antrozous pallidus) is in the Evening Bats family (Vespertilionidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 1,264 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in August.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: summer visitor / breeder. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Pallid Bat: observations by month (U.S.)
About Pallid Bat
The pallid bat (Antrozous pallidus) is a species of bat that ranges from western Canada to central Mexico. It is the sole species of its genus and is closely related to Van Gelder's bat (Bauerus dubiaquercus), which is sometimes included in Antrozous. Although it has in the past been placed in its own subfamily (Antrozoinae) or even family (Antrozoidae), it is now considered part of the subfamily Vespertilioninae and the tribe Antrozoini.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Pallid Bat by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 432 | August | Apr–Oct |
| Arizona | 349 | August | Apr–Sep |
| Texas | 194 | September | Apr–Oct |
| New Mexico | 155 | July | May–Sep |
| Nevada | 38 | April | Apr–May |
| Oklahoma | 34 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Utah | 34 | August | Apr–Sep |
| Idaho | 8 | June | May–Oct |
| Oregon | 8 | July | Jun–Aug |
| Colorado | 7 | June | May–Aug |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related mammals (Evening Bats)
Photography tips
- Keep a legal and safe distance: 100 yards from bears and wolves and 25 yards from other large animals in national parks.
- Dawn and dusk are peak activity times for most mammals.
- Use your car as a blind on wildlife drives.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Pallid Bat?
Nationally, August has the most observations, with the main season from April to October.
Where is Pallid Bat most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Arizona, Texas.