A small bat of India and South-East Asia, Kerivoula picta (family Vespertilionidae), having deep orange or scarlet fur and fingers, and black wing membranes.
Origin
Mid 19th century.
Definition of painted bat in US English:
painted bat
noun
A small bat of India and South-East Asia, Kerivoula picta (family Vespertilionidae), having deep orange or scarlet fur and fingers, and black wing membranes.