Is a good question. This particular species feeds on Lepidoptera mainly, but Diptera are the second group most preyed upon (45% of diet, including mosquitoes).

Is a good question. This particular species feeds on Lepidoptera mainly, but Diptera are the second group most preyed upon (45% of diet, including mosquitoes). Smaller bats eat more mosquitoes, but is not clear how much. Each bat should eat between 600-1000 a night to survive only on mosquitoes. Fat juicy moths are preferred when available.