false vampire bat

[Gornwexy 0]

any New or Old World carnivorous bat erroneously thought to suck blood but in fact feeding on insects

[CarinMusic]

The spectral bat (Vampyrum spectrum), also called the great false vampire bat or Linnaeuss false vampire bat, is a large, carnivorous leaf-nosed bat found in Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is the only member of the genus Vampyrum; its closest living relative is the big-eared woolly bat. It is the largest bat species in the New World, as well as the largest carnivorous bat: its wingspan is 0.7–1.0 m (2.3–3.3 ft). It has a robust skull and teeth, with which it delivers a powerful bite to kill its prey. Birds are frequent prey items, though it may also consume rodents, insects, and other bats.
Unlike the majority of bat species, it is monogamous. Colonies consist of an adult male and female and their offspring. The adult male will bring food back to the roost to provision the adult female and their offspring. Colonies generally roost in tree hollows, though individuals may roost in caves. Due to habitat destruction and its low population density, it is listed as a near-threatened species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

[RobertFaw]

A false vampire bat is a type of bat from the family Megadermatidae, often referred to as false vampires because they were mistakenly believed to suck blood, similar to vampire bats. In actuality, these bats are insectivorous or carnivorous, feeding on a diet that can include insects, small birds, rodents, and even other bats. False vampire bats are found in many tropical and subtropical regions around the world. They are characterized by their large size, big eyes, and long ears.