Egyptian tomb bat

Description

The Egyptian tomb bat (Taphozous perforatus) is a species of sac-winged bat in the family Emballonuridae.It is a medium- to large-sized microbat with a mass of approximately 30 g (1.1 oz).It is an aerial insectivore,foraging in open space.Based on individuals captured in Ethiopia,it is thought to feed predominantly on Lepidoptera,but is also known to feed on Isoptera,Coleoptera and Orthoptera.