spipistrellus hesperus

[Laverneenack]

of western North America

[tolikkk]

There appears to be a slight mix-up in the term provided. Pipistrellus hesperus is the correct term. It refers to a species of bat, commonly known as the western pipistrelle or the canyon bat. It is one of the smallest species of bats, native to western North America. They are mostly found in desert regions near water sources and are known for unique feeding habits which includes eating insects in flight.