Lesser Long-Nosed Bat
Leptonycteris curasoae yerbabuenae

The lesser long-nosed bat is a medium sized bat. Adults have yellow-brown or gray fur above, and rusty brown fur below. The wings are black. Lesser long-nose bats are found in the desert scrub habitat. They roost in caves, abandoned buildings and mines. This bat feeds on fruit and nectar from saguaro (shown here), Organ Pipe cactus, and agave flowers. By eating the nectar, pollen, and fruit of these species of plants, the bat is an important pollinator.

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