Subspecies and Distribution. E. b. beccarti. Peters & Doria, 1881 - NW New Guinea (including Biak and Yapen Is), Bismarck Archipelago (New Ireland I) and N Solomon Is (Bougainville I). E. b. clavium Thomas, 1915 - Kai Is. E. b. meeki Thomas, 1896 - SE New Guinea, Trobriand Is (Kiriwina), and Louisiade Archipelago (Woodlark and Alcester). in Emballonuridae

Subspecies and Distribution. E. b. beccarti. Peters & Doria, 1881 - NW New Guinea (including Biak and Yapen Is), Bismarck Archipelago (New Ireland I) and N Solomon Is (Bougainville I). E. b. clavium Thomas, 1915 - Kai Is. E. b. meeki Thomas, 1896 - SE New Guinea, Trobriand Is (Kiriwina), and Louisiade Archipelago (Woodlark and Alcester).