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species 46,111 observations

European Aspen

Populus tremula

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

70 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Aspen Leaf Blotch Miner, Willow Leafcone Caterpillar Moth, Mourning Cloak, Rusty Tussock Moth 32
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Aspen Leaf Gall Midge, Small Poplar Borer, Plum Beetle, Poplar Twiggall Fly 5
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Poplar Shoot Aphid, Aphid, Mallard, Common Raven 33

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Plant type
Perennial Tree

From USDA PLANTS.

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