Henricus fuscodorsana

(Henricus fuscodorsana)

Description

Henricus fuscodorsana, the cone cochylid moth, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. The wingspan is 17–18 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from April to October. The larvae mine the cones of Picea species (including Picea pungens), as well as Pseudotsuga, Sequoia, Abies and Larix species. They are reddish green.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Tortricidae
Genus:Henricus
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