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Forest Day Mosquito

Aedes albopictus

Description:

The Asian tiger mosquito or forest day mosquito, Aedes albopictus (Stegomyia albopicta), from the mosquito (Culicidae) family, is characterized by its black and white striped legs, and small black and white striped body. It is native to the tropical and subtropical areas of Southeast Asia; however, in the past couple of decades this species has invaded many countries throughout the world through the transport of goods and increasing international travel. This mosquito has become a significant pest in many communities because it closely associates with humans (rather than living in wetlands), and typically flies and feeds in the daytime in addition to at dusk and dawn. The insect is called a tiger mosquito because its striped appearance is similar to a tiger.

Habitat:

Urban

Notes:

Feeding on my foot.

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Liam
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Liam

Augusta, Georgia, USA

Spotted on Oct 10, 2011
Submitted on Oct 10, 2011

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