166 MAMMALS OF UTAH 



mostly in Canada and its winter range in the United States. 

 It breeds in Utah in the northeastern section and migrates 

 to the south in winter, covering perhaps all of the state. 



Habits — This bat prefers woods and waters, as it 

 habitually seeks mosquitoes and other insects in the thick 

 woods. Its mating season begins the first of August; and 

 usually four young are raised. 



