The copper woolly bat is a small microbat, with a forearm length of 30–33 mm (1.2–1.3 in) and weight of 4.0–4.5 g (0.14–0.16 oz). The hair on its back is chocolate brown in color, with the tips of its hairs "frosted" in appearance with a golden color. The texture of its fur is woolly and frizzled. The uropatagium (flight membrane between the hind limbs) lacks a fringe of hair, which can distinguish it from some other African Kerivoula.[3]
The copper woolly bat is insectivorous, foraging for its insect prey in cluttered rainforests. It likely hunts by gleaning, or plucking insects off of vegetation. Its broad wings are capable of maneuverable flight and hovering for short durations. It likely favors smaller arthropods and those that are soft-bodied, as its teeth and skull are incapable of generating a high bite force.[3]
^ abHappold, M. (2013). Kingdon, J.; Happold, D.; Butynski, T.; Hoffmann, M.; Happold, M.; Kalina, J. (eds.). Mammals of Africa. Vol. 4. A&C Black. pp. 727–728. ISBN9781408189962.
