Henricus umbrabasana - Hodges#3801
Henricus umbrabasana
This record describes Henricus umbrabasana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - see original description in Print References. Specimens identified by DNA analysis:
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
Geographic Range
Pacific states from coast to middle elevations of the Sierra Nevada. Described specimens: San Diego, California, May 6 (W.S. Wright ); Colfax, Placer County, California, December (A.H. Vachell ); Alameda County, California, June 17 (G.R. Pilate ).
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on oak leaves.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin meaning "shaded basal area," for the forewing "basal sixth ... brown, with a blueish iridescent hue in certain lights."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Henricus umbrabasana. 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 umbrabasana - Hodges#3801 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Maury Heiman , Randy Hardy , Kyhl Austin , Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Henricus umbrabasana - Hodges#3801
What is Henricus umbrabasana - Hodges#3801?
Henricus umbrabasana - Hodges#3801 (Henricus umbrabasana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Henricus umbrabasana - Hodges#3801?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | Wingspan 14-20 mm. |
| Forewing | Forewing length 6-8 mm, females slightly larger than males. |
How do you identify Henricus umbrabasana - Hodges#3801?
Adult - see original description in Print References. Specimens identified by DNA analysis:
Where is Henricus umbrabasana - Hodges#3801 found?
Range: Pacific states from coast to middle elevations of the Sierra Nevada. Described specimens: San Diego, California, May 6 (W.S. Wright ); Colfax, Placer County, California, December (A.H. Vachell ); Alameda County, California, June 17 (G.R. Pilate ).
What does Henricus umbrabasana - Hodges#3801 eat?
The diet of the Henricus umbrabasana - Hodges#3801 includes Larvae feed on oak leaves..