Kearfott
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Hemiplatytes parallela
A small moth in the family Crambidae, described by William D. Kearfott in 1908. It is known from a restricted range in the southwestern United States. The species has been documented in only two states and remains poorly studied, with limited published information on its biology or ecology.
Ochromolopis ramapoella
A small moth in the family Epermeniidae with a wingspan of approximately 15 mm. First described by William D. Kearfott in 1903. The species is distributed across northern North America, with adults active from May to July. Larvae feed specifically on the fruit of Comandra umbellata.
Retinia sabiniana
Retinia sabiniana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. The species was described by Kearfott in 1907 and is classified within the tribe Eucosmini. As a member of the genus Retinia, it belongs to a group of small moths commonly known as pine shoot moths or resin moths, many of which are associated with coniferous hosts. The specific epithet "sabiniana" suggests a possible association with juniper (Juniperus sabiniana, the California juniper), though this relationship has not been explicitly documented in the provided sources.
Thaumatopsis crenulatella
Thaumatopsis crenulatella is a small moth in the family Crambidae, first described by William D. Kearfott in 1908. The species is known from a limited geographic range in the southwestern United States. It belongs to the subfamily Crambinae, which includes many grass-associated moths. Published records remain sparse, with few documented observations.