pipistrelle

[ pip-uh-strel, pip-uh-strel ]

/ ˌpɪp əˈstrɛl, ˈpɪp əˌstrɛl /

any of numerous insectivorous bats of the genus Pipistrellus, especially P. pipistrellus of Europe and Asia.

Origin of pipistrelle

1775–85; < French < Italian pipistrello, variant of vipistrello ≪ Latin vespertīliōn- (stem of vespertīliō) bat. See vespertilionine

pipette, pipewort, pipi, piping, piping hot, pipistrelle, pipit, pipiwharauroa, pipkin, pippa, pipper

The Pipistrelle feeds upon insects but will eat flesh if opportunity serves.

Natural History in Anecdote |Various
It includes only the North American N. humeralis (crepuscularis), a bat scarcely larger than the pipistrelle.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 2 |Various
Two of the commonest species, the Pipistrelle, and the Long-eared Bat are among the latter.

A Book of Natural History |Various
Pipistrel, Pipistrelle, pip-is-trel′, n. a small reddish-brown bat.

Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) |Various

This pipistrelle probably inhabits all of northern and northwestern Utah in suitable habitats.

Additional Records and Extensions of Known Ranges of Mammals from Utah |Stephen D. Durrant

pipistrelle

/ (ˌpɪpɪˈstrɛl) /

any of numerous small brownish insectivorous bats of the genus Pipistrellus, occurring in most parts of the world: family Vespertilionidae

C18: via French from Italian pipistrello, from Latin vespertīliō a bat, from vesper evening, because of its nocturnal habits