Lacosoma elassa
(Franclemont, 1973)
Lacosoma elassa is a of sack-bearer ( Mimallonidae) described by John G. Franclemont in 1973. It belongs to the Lacosoma, a group characterized by distinctive larval cases constructed from silk and plant material. The species is poorly known, with no documented observations in public databases and limited published information beyond its original description.
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How to pronounce Lacosoma elassa: //læˈkɒsoʊmə ɪˈlæsə//
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Taxonomic note
The was described by John G. Franclemont, a prominent North American lepidopterist, in 1973. The specific epithet 'elassa' is of Greek origin, meaning 'smaller' or 'lesser,' likely referring to a size comparison with .
Data availability
As of the knowledge cutoff, no iNaturalist observations, photographic records, or detailed biological studies have been published for this . Information is limited to the original taxonomic description and basic nomenclatural databases.