- Eastern red bat (Lasiurus borealis): This species is found throughout much of Kentucky and is one of the most common bats in the state. It is reddish-brown in coloration and preys primarily on insects.
- Hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus): The hoary bat is the largest bat species found in Kentucky. It has a long fur coat that is pale brown or gray in coloration and preys on insects.
- Silver-haired bat (Lasionycteris noctivagans): This bat species is found in wooded areas throughout Kentucky. It has a dark brown or black coat with silver tips and preys on insects.
- Eastern pipistrelle (Perimyotis subflavus): This species is found in many parts of Kentucky and is one of the smallest bats in the state. It is brown in coloration and preys primarily on insects.
- Big brown bat (Eptesicus fuscus): The big brown bat is one of the most common bat species in Kentucky and can be found throughout the state. It is brown in coloration and preys primarily on insects.
- Little brown bat (Myotis lucifugus): This bat species is found throughout Kentucky and is one of the most abundant bats in the state. It is brown in coloration and preys primarily on insects.
- Northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis): This species is found in forested areas throughout Kentucky. It has a long ear and a brown coat and preys primarily on insects.
In addition to these species, there are several other bat species that may be found in Kentucky, including the Rafinesque's big-eared bat (Corynorhinus rafinesquii), the evening bat (Nycticeius humeralis), the Seminole bat (Lasiurus seminolus), and the tri-colored bat (Perimyotis subflavus).