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Asian tiger mosquito

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noun

  1. a mosquito, Aedes albopictus, native to Asia, that transmits yellow fever and dengue and possibly West Nile virus.


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One major health concern is the UK becoming more suitable for invasive species such as the Asian tiger mosquito, also known as Aedes albopictus.

From BBC Dec. 10, 2023

Abreu suspects that A. albopictus, the Asian tiger mosquito, which often straddles jungle and urban areas, might harbor the virus and could bridge the cycles by introducing cases into new areas.

From Science Magazine Aug. 17, 2017

Last year, the Asian tiger mosquito peaked in the city around mid-to-late July, Professor Harrington said.

From New York Times May 31, 2017

The Asian tiger mosquito, the most common species in the region, has been found to carry Zika in other countries.

From Washington Post May 16, 2016

China's investment in urban development in Africa, for instance, has brought the Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus to the continent.

From Nature Mar. 15, 2016

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