Share to Google Classroom (Lasiurus borealis) This bat is one of the most beautiful bats in the US. Red bats roost in trees and shrubs during the day. Moths are one of their preferred prey items. Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Subjects: ScienceLife ScienceThe Animal KingdomMammals Collection: Animal LoversAll About Bats Series: SC LIFEThe Cove Forest09. Animals of the ForestMammals