Kebnat
INSECTS

pointed groundling

Scrobipalpa acuminatella

Insects
Introduced
pointed groundling, photo 1 of 5
pointed groundling, Caterpillar
pointed groundling, Leaf mine
10.5–14.5 mmWingspan

Butterfly or moth in the family Gelechiidae with a wingspan of 10.5–14.5 mm. Introduced to Québec. Feeds on plants.

There are 25 observations of pointed groundling in Québec, mostly in Outaouais, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Montréal, and it has been reported in 7 of the 17 regions.

Where to see it

  1. Outaouais11
  2. Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine5
  3. Montréal3
  4. Montérégie2
  5. Centre-du-Québec2
  6. Capitale-Nationale1
  7. Abitibi-Témiscamingue1