Asian Tiger Mosquito is a photograph by Sinclair Stammers which was uploaded on May 7th, 2013.
Asian Tiger Mosquito
Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) feeding on human blood. The mosquito pierces the skin with the end of its sharp proboscis, through which it... more
Title
Asian Tiger Mosquito
Artist
Sinclair Stammers
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Photograph
Description
Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) feeding on human blood. The mosquito pierces the skin with the end of its sharp proboscis, through which it then sucks up a blood meal. The Asian tiger mosquito is one of the vectors responsible for transmitting West Nile virus and dengue fever. It breeds in water trapped in containers, for example discarded rubber tyres. A. albopictus occurs throughout Asia and has been introduced to North and South America, Europe, Africa and Australia.
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May 7th, 2013
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