Poplar Petiole Gall Aphid

Poplar Petiole Gall Aphid

Pemphigus populitransversus

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Chicago

In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%

9 Verified sightings at Chicago
October Best month

About the Poplar Petiole Gall Aphid

Pemphigus populitransversus also known as poplar petiole gall aphid or cabbage root aphid, induces galls on the leaves of poplar trees. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability

More parks will be added in future updates.

Cities Where Found

# City Country Daily sighting probability
1 Boston 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
2 Chicago 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
3 New York City 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
4 Washington 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Poplar Petiole Gall Aphid in Chicago?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Poplar Petiole Gall Aphid sighting in Chicago on a given day, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 669th most-seen of the 978 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 20%, if each day is a fresh chance.

When is the best time to see a Poplar Petiole Gall Aphid in Chicago?

Any time of year

In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Poplar Petiole Gall Aphid in Chicago on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.

Is Chicago the best place to see a Poplar Petiole Gall Aphid?

Among the best

Of the 4 cities where we can rate Poplar Petiole Gall Aphid sightings, Chicago ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Boston (United States, under 5%).

Where does the Poplar Petiole Gall Aphid sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Poplar Petiole Gall Aphid is recorded against all the insects logged in Chicago (9 verified sightings), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.

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