Asian tiger mosquito is a photograph by Science Photo Library which was uploaded on March 7th, 2014.
Asian tiger mosquito
Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus). This mosquito acts as a vector for the Chikungunya virus, West Nile virus, and the Dengue fever virus, which... more
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Asian tiger mosquito
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Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus). This mosquito acts as a vector for the Chikungunya virus, West Nile virus, and the Dengue fever virus, which it transmits when it feeds on blood. Both of these cause diseases that can be fatal. It originated in Asia, but has been introduced to tropical and subtropical regions around the world.
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March 7th, 2014
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