Megabat Megabat Megabats constitute the family Pteropodidae of the order Chiroptera (bats). They are also called fruit bats, Old World fruit bats, or, especially the genera "Acerodon" and "Pteropus", flying foxes. Megabats are found in tropical and subtropical areas of Eurasia, Africa, and Oceania. Compared to insectivorous bats, fruit bats are relatively large, and with some exceptions, do not navigate by echolocation. They are herbivores and rely on their keen senses of sight and smell to locate food. Most fruit bats are larger than insectivorous bats or Microchiroptera, but a number of small fruit bats exist, also. The smallest species is
Dwarf dog-faced bat is insectivorous and forages in groups. They generally eat small beetles, termites, winged ants, and moths. Some have been appeared to consume pollen, as well, which is common in insectivorous bats, but this is not confirmed, as the pollen could have been picked up while foraging for insects in flowers. This species is nocturnal, and uses echolocation to hunt for prey. They have been observed to roost near food sources to minimize foraging costs. This species of bat utilizes a polygynous mating system, with males mating with many females in a single breeding season. The breeding season varies region to