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serotine

serotine

9.9
A common brown bat in Europe that hunts insects in the evening
  • noun
  • UK
translation icon : murciélago serotino
  • Unlike some other bats, the serotine emerges relatively late in the evening.

Examples

  • The serotine is often seen hunting insects at dusk during the summer months.

  • The serotine is known for its distinctive brown fur.

  • Researchers studied the habitat preferences of the serotine in rural France.

  • Many people are fascinated by the serotine bat's behavior.

  • The serotine bat is often seen flying around at dusk, foraging for insects.

  • In Europe, the serotine is known for its distinctive brown fur and large size.

  • After sunset, the serotine emerges from its roost to hunt for food in the evening sky.

Synonyms

Eptesicus serotinus
vsserotine
  • Specialized
9.9

A brown bat found across Europe

is the common name used in everyday speech
European brown bat
vsserotine
  • UK
6.3

A small brown animal with fur that flies at night in Europe and eats insects

focuses on the species identity rather than size or range

Surface Forms

serotine singular
serotines plural

Etymology

Serotine comes from the Latin serotinus, from serus which means 'late'. So a serotine bat is named for coming out 'late' in the evening, which fits how it often leaves its roost at dusk to hunt.