Henricus edwardsiana

(Walsingham, 1884)

Contrasting Henricus Moth

Henricus edwardsiana is a small tortricid described by Walsingham in 1884. Originally placed in the Conchylis, it is now classified in Henricus. The species is found in the southwestern United States, with confirmed records from Arizona and California. It belongs to the tribe Cochylini within the Tortricinae. Limited ecological information is available for this species.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Henricus edwardsiana: /hɛŋˈrɪkəs ˌɛdwərdˈziːænə/

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Distribution

United States: Arizona and California. GBIF records also indicate a presence in Vermont, though this may represent a misidentification or vagrant occurrence.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Conchylis edwardsiana by Walsingham in 1884. The was later transferred to the Henricus, where it currently resides. The genus Henricus is part of the tribe Cochylini, a group of tortricid often associated with Asteraceae plants, though specific host associations for H. edwardsiana remain undocumented.

Data Availability

This is poorly represented in entomological literature beyond basic taxonomic records. The 286 iNaturalist observations suggest it is encountered with moderate frequency in its known range, but detailed biological studies are lacking.