Asian Tiger Mosquito
Aedes albopictus
Not assessedInsectinsectivore
The Asian tiger mosquito is a small insect originally from Southeast Asia, now found in many parts of the world. It’s easy to spot with its black-and-white striped legs and body.
- It thrives in tropical and subtropical climates.
- Its legs have distinctive white bands.
- It has spread globally through trade and travel.
ForestUrbanAsiaWorldwide
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- Classification
- Insect
- Scientific name
- Aedes albopictus
- Habitat
- Forest, Urban
- Regions in this directory
- Asia, Worldwide
- Diet
- insectivore
- Relative size
- tiny
