Brown-Shouldered Henricus
Common NameBrown-Shouldered Henricus
Scientific NameHenricus umbrabasana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorslight brown, dark brown, cream
HabitatWoodlands, fields, open areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern North America (eastern United States and parts of Canada)
Host PlantsSolidago (goldenrod), Eupatorium (boneset)
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are internal feeders, typically boring into the stems or flower heads of their host plants, primarily species within the Asteraceae family. Pupation likely occurs within the plant material or in the soil.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the dark brown 'shoulders' (basal area of the forewings and thorax) and the noticeable dark brown blotch in the middle of the forewings, which stands out against the paler background color.
Description
A small moth characterized by a prominent dark brown patch on the thorax and the base of the forewings, contrasting with the lighter cream to light brown ground color of the wings, which also feature a distinct dark central blotch.
