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asian tiger mosquito

/ˈeɪʒən ˈtaɪɡər məˈskiːtəʊ/

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/ˈeɪʒən ˈtaɪɡər məˈskiːtəʊ/C1formalscientific
  • ruМелкий вид комара с чёрно-белыми полосками (Aedes albopictus), родом из Юго-Восточной Азии, распространившийся по всему миру, известный укусами в дневное время и переносом таких заболеваний, как лихорадка денге и чикунгунья.

A small, black-and-white striped mosquito species (Aedes albopictus) native to Southeast Asia that has spread globally and is known for biting during the day and transmitting diseases such as dengue and chikungunya.

  1. Invasive mosquito speciesC1formal

    A small, black-and-white striped mosquito (Aedes albopictus) native to Southeast Asia that has spread globally and can transmit diseases like dengue and chikungunya.

    ruИнвазивный вид комара

    • The Asian tiger mosquito is known for its aggressive daytime biting behavior.
    • Public health officials are monitoring the spread of the Asian tiger mosquito in new regions.
    • Unlike some other mosquitoes, the Asian tiger mosquito breeds in small containers of water.