What are the chances of seeing a Smoky Poplar Aphid in Los Angeles?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Smoky Poplar Aphid sighting in Los Angeles on a given day, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 665th most-seen of the 851 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Smoky Poplar Aphid in Los Angeles?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Smoky Poplar Aphid in Los Angeles on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Los Angeles the best place to see a Smoky Poplar Aphid?
Among the best
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Smoky Poplar Aphid sightings, Los Angeles ranks 5th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Edmonton (Canada, under 5%), Calgary (Canada, under 5%) and San Francisco (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Smoky Poplar Aphid sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Smoky Poplar Aphid is recorded against all the insects logged in Los Angeles (8 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.