The Asian Tiger Mosquito is an invasive species from Asia now widespread in the eastern United States, identifiable by bold black-and-white striped legs and a single white stripe down its thorax. Unlike most mosquitoes, it bites aggressively during the day. It can vector dengue, chikungunya, and Zika viruses and breeds in tiny amounts of standing water.
Best time to see a Asian Tiger Mosquito
The best time to see a Asian Tiger Mosquito is June–September, when about 68% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 6,968 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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