Henricus infernalis - Hodges#3799
Henricus infernalis
This record describes Henricus infernalis (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The original description as Commophila infernalis Heinrich, is available in PDF , and online in the print references below. Also see Razowski.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Tortricinae
- Tribe
- Cochylini
- Genus
- Henricus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Juniper woodlands. ( 4 )
Geographic Range
Texas to Arizona north to Utah, eastern British Columbia and Nebraska. ( 6 ) , ( 7 ) , ( 4 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most often reported from May to August. ( 7 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae have been reared on the berries of Juniperus scopulorum , (Rocky Mountain juniper). , ,
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: infernalis is Latin meaning "hellish."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Henricus infernalis. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Lepidoptera includes approximately 180,000 described species of butterflies and moths. Moths outnumber butterflies roughly 10:1. The monarch butterfly's eastern population has declined by more than 80% since the mid-1990s, and the western population by over 95% since the 1980s. The IUCN lists the migratory monarch as Vulnerable.
Ecological role of the group
Butterflies and moths are essential indicators of ecosystem health. As caterpillars, they are a primary food source for birds - a single nest of blue tit chicks requires ~10,000 caterpillars. Adult moths pollinate many night-blooming plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Lepidoptera are critical pollinators. In Europe, grassland butterfly species have declined by almost 50% since the early 1990s. In the UK, three-quarters of butterflies are in decline. In the U.S., five butterfly species have gone extinct since 1950, with 29 listed as endangered.
Recorded sources for this group: IUCN Red List, Xerces Society, USFWS, PNAS, WWF. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Henricus infernalis - Hodges#3799 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Henricus infernalis - Hodges#3799
What is Henricus infernalis - Hodges#3799?
Henricus infernalis - Hodges#3799 (Henricus infernalis) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Henricus infernalis - Hodges#3799?
Forewing length 6-7.5 mm. , Wingspan 14-17 mm.
How do you identify Henricus infernalis - Hodges#3799?
The original description as Commophila infernalis Heinrich, is available in PDF , and online in the print references below. Also see Razowski.
Where is Henricus infernalis - Hodges#3799 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Juniper woodlands. ( 4 ) |
| Range | Texas to Arizona north to Utah, eastern British Columbia and Nebraska. ( 6 ) , ( 7 ) , ( 4 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. |
What does Henricus infernalis - Hodges#3799 eat?
The diet of the Henricus infernalis - Hodges#3799 includes Larvae have been reared on the berries of Juniperus scopulorum , (Rocky Mountain juniper). , ,.
When is Henricus infernalis - Hodges#3799 active?
Henricus infernalis - Hodges#3799: seasonal activity - Adults are most often reported from May to August. ( 7 ).