lesser spotted

== English == === Adjective === lesser spotted (not comparable) (humorous) Part of the name of some (often fictional) species of animal, used as a placeholder for some obscure species that is of little interest or importance. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lesser,‎ spotted. ==== Usage notes ==== A common misconception is that the term refers to a species of animal that is less often seen when in the wild, but (other than in a humorous context) the two words act as independent adjectives.