526 Major-Gen. Hardwicke on a new Species of Tailed Bat. 



inwardly, the posterior lobe elongated to the chin; and the 

 marginal fold protrudes towards the auditory passage, which 

 is further defended by an erect oblong valve, broader up- 

 wards than below. Et/es of moderate size, black. Toil one 

 inch in length, and half the length of the uniting membrane, 

 hardly tapering : in flight it is sheathed by the extension of 

 the membrane ; but when hanging to a branch, in its usual 

 position of repose, the membrane is drawn up and leaves the 

 tail apparently naked, but which is in fact covered with the 

 skin of the membrane. Bodj/ thickly covered with a very soft 

 hair; in the adult it is of a snuff' brown: the legs, wings, and 

 membranes black ; but the full-sized young Bats are of a 

 deep black on all parts. Toes 5 on each foot, all divided to 

 the base, and of equal length. Extent of wings 14^ inches, 

 length 5 inches, weight 5 drams. 

 This Bat is common in Calcutta, in dark store-rooms ; at night 

 it frequents habitations, attracted by the light of the candles 

 and numerous insects. 



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