yellow fever mosquito

A form of yellow-fever mosquito — A black and white striped mosquito (Aedes aegypti) originated in Africa and now widespread in the tropics, so called for being the main vector of the virus in urban areas.

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Meanings

nounyellow fever mosquito (plural yellow fever mosquitoes or yellow fever mosquitos)

plural yellow fever mosquitoes · plural yellow fever mosquitos

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of yellow-fever mosquito
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