Lepidostoma sommermanae
Ross, 1946
Lepidostoma sommermanae is a of caddisfly in the Lepidostomatidae, described by Ross in 1946. The species is known from North America and is characterized by its placement in a noted for unusual morphological features. Very few observations of this species have been recorded.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lepidostoma sommermanae: /ˌlɛpɪˈdɒstoʊmə ˌsɒmərˈmɑːnaɪ/
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from the Nearctic region. Distribution records are sparse, with only one observation documented in iNaturalist.
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'sommermanae' likely honors an individual, though the exact namesake is not documented in available sources.
Taxonomic Note
The Lepidostoma has been described as containing 'bizarre' caddisfly , though the specific features warranting this description for L. sommermanae are not detailed in accessible literature.