tiger mosquito

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of tiger mosquito¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

The story centers on Aedes albopictus, aka the Tiger mosquito, a newcomer to the New World.

From The Daily Beast