A bat found across much of the British Isles. It flies slowly among trees and can glean small insects from leaves and branches.
A distinctive feature is the row of very stiff, short hairs along the rear edge of its broad tail membrane. Its ears are long, with tips that curve slightly backwards.
It flies slowly or at moderate speed among trees and can take insects from foliage, including insects that do not fly. UK records include summer roosts in gaps in old timber buildings and beneath bridges.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.