What is yellow-winged bat?

The yellow-winged bat, also known as the Lavia frons, is a species of bat found in Central and South America. It is a small bat, with a body length of around 7-9 cm and a wingspan of approximately 24 cm. The yellow-winged bat is named for the distinctive yellow coloration on its wings, with the rest of its body being dark brown or black.

Yellow-winged bats are primarily insectivorous, feeding on a variety of insects such as moths, beetles, and flies. They are agile fliers, able to catch prey on the wing, and are known to forage in open areas near the forest edge.

These bats are social creatures, typically roosting in groups of 10-20 individuals. Their roosts are often located in hollow trees, crevices in rocks or caves, and are frequently shared with other bat species.

Despite being fairly common, little is known about the specific ecology and behavior of the yellow-winged bat. Further research is necessary to fully understand the life cycle of this fascinating species.