tiger mosquito

noun

a large Asian mosquito, Aedes albopictus, introduced into the southern U.S., that is a vector of dengue and other infectious diseases.

Origin of tiger mosquito

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First recorded in 1825–35

Words Nearby tiger mosquito

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How to use tiger mosquito in a sentence

The story centers on Aedes albopictus, aka the tiger mosquito, a newcomer to the New World.
Chikungunya: The Mosquito-Borne Virus That Contorts Your Limbs | Kent Sepkowitz | March 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST

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