Skip to main content
Glite Dictionary
Lasiurus borealis

Lasiurus borealis

9.9
A North American bat with reddish fur that often rests alone in trees
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Lasiurus borealis
  • The Lasiurus borealis can be identified by its rusty red fur and white-tipped hairs.

Examples

  • Unlike other bats, Lasiurus borealis often roosts singly in trees rather than in caves.

  • The Lasiurus borealis is commonly seen fluttering through wooded areas at dusk.

  • Researchers tagged several Lasiurus borealis specimens to track their migration patterns.

  • The Lasiurus borealis is known for its striking appearance.

  • Have you ever seen a Lasiurus borealis in the wild?

  • During summer nights, the Lasiurus borealis is often spotted hunting for insects in open fields.

  • Biologists study the Lasiurus borealis to understand its unique roosting habits compared to other bat species.

Synonyms

red bat
vsLasiurus borealis
  • US
7.2

A small North American bat with red fur that helps it hide in leaves

is the scientific name commonly used for this North American species

Surface Forms

Lasiurus borealis singular
Lasiurus borealises plural

Morphology

Lasiurus + borealis

This is a taxonomic binomial composed of the genus name Lasiurus (a type of bat) and the Latin adjective borealis (meaning 'northern'). A learner who knows both constituents can infer it refers to a northern species of Lasiurus (i.e., a northern/eastern red bat); the meaning is compositional and non‑idiomatic.

Etymology

Lasiurus borealis comes from old words: Lasiurus means 'hairy tail' and borealis means 'northern'. The 'hairy tail' image fits the bat's furry tail and body, and 'northern' points to where this red bat lives, so the name helps you remember the species.