Aedes albopictus
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Aedes albopictus (Skuse) - Asian tiger mosquito
is native in Asia. It is found since 1986 in North America (where it apparently has displaced Aedes aegypti in certain habitats). South America has been invaded around the same time and since 1987 it has been reported from Europe. A vector of dengue fever, dog heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) and other diseases.
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Synonyms:
Stegomyia albopictus
The literature database currently contains 1812 publications for Aedes albopictus. (See box above/on left.)
- Other images of Aedes albopictus (Wikimedia Commons and IPM Images - click to enlarge)
Aedes albopicts
Aedes albopicts feeding on a human host
Aedes albopicts
Aedes albopicts in Maryland, United States
Aedes albopicts, resting male
