Clepsis kearfotti
Obraztsov, 1962
Clepsis kearfotti is a of tortricid described by Obraztsov in 1962. The species is named in honor of William Dunham Kearfott, an American entomologist. It belongs to the leafroller moth Tortricidae, a large group of small moths whose larvae typically roll or fold leaves for shelter. Documented records are limited to Alaska and Alberta in North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Clepsis kearfotti: //ˈklɛp.sɪs kɪərˈfɒt.aɪ//
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Distribution
Recorded from Alaska and Alberta, Canada. No additional geographic records have been documented.
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Etymology
The specific epithet kearfotti honors William Dunham Kearfott (1855–1917), an American entomologist known for his work on Lepidoptera, particularly Tortricidae.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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