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asian tiger mosquito

/ˈeɪʒən ˈtaɪɡər məˈskiːtəʊ/

Traducción: Especie de mosquito pequeño con rayas negras y blancas (Aedes albopictus), originaria del sudeste asiático y extendida por todo el mundo, conocida por picar durante el día y transmitir enfermedades como el dengue y el chikunguña.

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/ˈeɪʒən ˈtaɪɡər məˈskiːtəʊ/C1formalscientific
  • esEspecie de mosquito pequeño con rayas negras y blancas (Aedes albopictus), originaria del sudeste asiático y extendida por todo el mundo, conocida por picar durante el día y transmitir enfermedades como el dengue y el chikunguña.

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.

    esMosquito tigre asiático

    • 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.