Hoary Bat (_Lasiurus cinereus_): The Hoary Bat is also found throughout South Carolina, but it is less common than the Eastern Red Bat. It is the largest bat species in the state, with a wingspan of up to 15 inches. The Hoary Bat is pale brown or gray in color, with a white belly. It typically roosts in trees, but may also use buildings or other structures. It feeds primarily on insects.
Silver-haired Bat (_Lasionycteris noctivagans_): The Silver-haired Bat is found throughout South Carolina, but it is less common than the Eastern Red Bat and the Hoary Bat. It is small brown bat with a silvery sheen. The Silver-haired Bat typically roosts in trees, but may also use buildings or other structures. It feeds primarily on insects.
Big Brown Bat (_Eptesicus fuscus_): The Big Brown Bat is found throughout South Carolina and is one of the most common species in the state. It is brown in color, with a slightly lighter belly. The Big Brown Bat typically roosts in buildings, but may also use trees or other structures. It feeds primarily on insects.
Little Brown Bat (_Myotis lucifugus_): The Little Brown Bat is found throughout South Carolina, but it is less common than the Big Brown Bat. It is small brown bat with a slightly lighter belly. The Little Brown Bat typically roosts in caves or mines, but may also use buildings or other structures. It feeds primarily on insects.
Evening Bat (_Nycticeius humeralis_): The Evening Bat is found in the coastal plain of South Carolina. It is small brown bat with a pale belly. The Evening Bat typically roosts in trees, but may also use buildings or other structures. It feeds primarily on insects.
Rafinesque's Big-eared Bat (_Corynorhinus rafinesquii_): Rafinesque's Big-eared Bat is found in the upstate of South Carolina. It is a medium-sized bat with large ears. Rafinesque's Big-eared Bat typically roosts in caves or mines, but may also use buildings or other structures. It feeds primarily on insects.
Seminole Bat (_Lasiurus seminolus_): The Seminole Bat is found in the coastal plain of South Carolina. It is a small reddish brown bat with a white belly. The Seminole Bat typically roosts in trees, but may also use buildings or other structures. It feeds primarily on insects.
Florida Bonneted Bat (_Eumops floridanus_): The Florida Bonneted Bat is found in the coastal plain of South Carolina. It is a large brown bat with a distinctive crest of fur on its head. The Florida Bonneted Bat typically roosts in caves or mines, but may also use buildings or other structures. It feeds primarily on insects.
Mexican Free-tailed Bat (_Tadarida brasiliensis_): The Mexican Free-tailed Bat is found in the coastal plain of South Carolina. It is a large brown bat with long, narrow wings. The Mexican Free-tailed Bat typically roosts in caves or mines, but may also use buildings or other structures. It feeds primarily on insects.