Common Thistle Miner, Pointed Groundling
VU

Common Thistle Miner, Pointed Groundling

Scrobipalpa acuminatella

Unknown

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Overview

Scrobipalpa acuminatella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in most of Europe, as well as Turkey, southern Siberia, Central Asia and China (Anhui). It was recently reported from Canada, with records from Ontario and Québec.

The Common Thistle Miner faces significant threats from habitat loss due to agricultural intensification and urban development, which reduces the availability of its host plants. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the distribution and phenology of both the species and its thistle hosts, potentially disrupting critical breeding cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits open grasslands, meadows, field margins, and disturbed areas where various thistle species (Cirsium and Carduus) grow. It is typically found in semi-natural habitats including chalk downs, coastal areas, and agricultural landscapes with abundant host plants.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Common Thistle Miner, Pointed Groundling classified as Vulnerable?
Common Thistle Miner, Pointed Groundling is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Common Thistle Miner faces significant threats from habitat loss due to agricultural intensification and urban development, which reduces the availability of its host plants. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the distribution and phenology of both the species and its thistle hosts, potentially disrupting critical breeding cycles.
Where does Common Thistle Miner, Pointed Groundling live?
Common Thistle Miner, Pointed Groundling occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, and Denmark (plus 26 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Common Thistle Miner, Pointed Groundling?
The main threats to Common Thistle Miner, Pointed Groundling are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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