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The little broad-nosed bat (Scotorepens greyii) is a species of vesper bat. It is found only in Australia. Little broad-nosed bats roost together in colonies of 2-20 bats. They roost in hollows in old,unused buildings and inside hollow fence posts. They have even been found roosting underneath the metal caps on top of telegraph posts. Little broad-nosed bats feed on flying insects, such as mosquitoes. They hunt for insects by flying along the edges of creeks...

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• Atlas of Living Australia
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