Bat species found in Illinois
(note: All Species of Bats in Illinois are Protected by Law)
Little Brown Bat (Myotis lucifugus)
Northern Long-Eared Myotis (Myotis septentrionalis)
Indiana Bat (Myotis sodalis) This species is federally endangered.
Southeastern Bat (Myotis austroriparius) This species is endangered in Illinois.
Eastern Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus subflavus)
Big Brown Bat (Eptesicus fuscus)
Gray Bat (Myotis grisescens) This species is federally endangered.
Eastern Red Bat (Lasiurus borealis)
Silver-Haired Bat (Lasionycteris noctivagans)
Rafinesque’s Big-eared Bat (Corynorhinus rafinesquii)
This species is endangered in Illinois.
Hoary Bat (Lasiurus cinereus)
Evening Bat (Nycticeius humeralis)