Diet composition of Myotis myotis (Chiroptera, Vespertilionidae) in western Poland: results of fecal analyses

Authors : Agnieszka GRACLIK, Oskar WASIELEWSKI

Pages : 209-213

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Publication Date : 0000-00-00

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The diet of greater mouse-eared bats insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Myotis myotis); was investigated by analysis of 900 droppings taken from 8 different bat colonies in western Poland. Three taxonomic orders insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Coleoptera, Lepidoptera, and Diptera); and representatives of 2 other groups of arthropods insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Chilopoda: Lithobiidae and Arachnida: Araneae); were identified in the droppings. Coleoptera was the most abundant prey found in fecal samples in all seasons. Study sites differed significantly in the composition of prey, which probably reflects the local foraging conditions for M. myotis.
Keywords : Key words Myotis myotis, diet, fecal analysis, Chiroptera