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asian tiger mosquito

/ˈeɪʒən ˈtaɪɡər məˈskiːtəʊ/

Tradução: Pequeno mosquito de listras pretas e brancas (Aedes albopictus), originário do Sudeste Asiático e disseminado pelo mundo, conhecido por picar durante o dia e transmitir doenças como dengue e chikungunya.

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/ˈeɪʒən ˈtaɪɡər məˈskiːtəʊ/C1formalscientific
  • ptPequeno mosquito de listras pretas e brancas (Aedes albopictus), originário do Sudeste Asiático e disseminado pelo mundo, conhecido por picar durante o dia e transmitir doenças como dengue e chikungunya.

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.

    ptEspécie invasora de mosquito

    • 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.