82 SMALLER HORSE-SHOE BAT. 



manifestly objectionable, has been retained by later 

 writers. 



In its general form and proportions this species 

 closely resembles the last ; but is much smaller, 

 and presents considerable differences in the ears 

 and nasal appendages. Of the latter, the anterior 

 membrane is broader and less deeply cleft anteriorly ; 

 the erect process less prominent ; the posterior or 

 frontal membrane is also broader, ovato-lanceolate, 

 and destitute of lateral expansions. The ear is 

 similar, but has the transverse ridges less prominent, 

 and the sinus on the outer margin deeper. The 

 fur is long and soft, the upper parts greyish-brown, 

 the lower pale-grey, tinged with yellow ; the alar 

 membranes dusky. The entire length is two inches 

 and a quarter, that of the head being eight lines, of 

 tne body one inch, of the tail eight lines ; the alar 

 expansion eight inches and a half. 



In its haunts and habits this species resembles 

 the former, with which it is usually found associated. 

 It was first discovered in Wiltshire by Montagu, 

 and has hitherto been observed only in a few places 

 in the south of England. 



