Henricus
Busck, 1943
Species Guides
5- Henricus cognata
- Henricus edwardsiana(Contrasting Henricus Moth)
- Henricus fuscodorsana(cone cochylid moth)
- Henricus infernalis
- Henricus umbrabasana(Brown-shouldered Henricus)
Henricus is a of tortricid moths established by August Busck in 1943. The genus belongs to the tribe Cochylini within the Tortricinae. in this genus are small to medium-sized with the characteristic bell-shaped wing posture at rest typical of many tortricids. The genus is primarily distributed in North America, with records from the United States including Vermont.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Henricus: //hɛnˈriːkʊs//
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Identification
Henricus can be distinguished from other Cochylini by genitalic characters, particularly the structure of the male valvae and female sterigma. Forewing patterns often include combinations of brown, tan, and white markings with variable banding or spotting. Accurate identification to species level generally requires dissection and examination of genitalia.
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Distribution
North America; documented from the United States including Vermont.
Similar Taxa
- CochylisAlso in tribe Cochylini with similar forewing patterns; distinguished by genitalic and wing venation details
- PhalonidiaSimilar size and general appearance; differs in genitalic structure and often has more uniform forewing coloration
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Taxonomic history
The Henricus was erected by August Busck in 1943 to accommodate previously placed in other tortricid genera. The name is derived from Henricus, the early English settlement in Virginia, though the etymological connection to the genus is not explicitly documented in the original description.