Asian tiger mosquito

noun

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

Example Sentences

The Asian tiger mosquito, aedes albopictus, which is thought to be the most invasive species of mosquito in the world, is now spreading across Europe from its southern European 'base camp'.

From BBC

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

Well, your mosquitoes may vary, too, especially when it comes to the Asian tiger mosquito.

From Washington Post

One exception is the Asian tiger mosquito, he said, which is active all day long.

From Washington Post

As an unintended consequence of the rodent killing, the scientists noticed the complete disappearance of the Asian tiger mosquito, and realized that the mosquito had lost its main source of a blood meal.

From Washington Post