Etymology

tiger mosquito

Today it means: Any mosquito of the species Aedes albopictus (especially) or Aedes polynesiensis, native to tropical Southeast Asia, but now distributed globally. It is a potential vector for many viral pathogens. Full definition →

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From its characteristic tiger-like stripes.

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