Painted, or butterfly, bat (Kerivoula picta) in flight. This is a rarely seen species that is widespread throughout much of Southeast Asia. In Thailand these bats roost in the dried tips of dying banana leaves, living in mated pairs, often with a single pup. Their colour blends well with the leaves in which they roost, but the purpose for the striking, butterfly-like wing pattern is unknown. When disturbed into flying from roosts during the day, they exhibit a butterfly-like flight, hence their alternate name, butterfly bat. Average adult body length is about 4 centimetres, and weight is approximately 4.5 grams. These bats feed on small, flying insects. | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / MerlinTuttle.org |
Taille de l’image : | 3532 px × 3587 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
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