Asian Tiger Mosquito

Asian tiger mosquito (亚洲虎斑蚊) is a species of mosquito native to Southeast Asia. It is known for its distinctive black-and-white striped pattern, and has become an invasive species in many parts of the world.

Word Type:

Noun

Pronunciation:

/ˈeɪʒən ˈtaɪɡər məˈskitoʊ/

Synonyms:

Forest day mosquito, White-spotted mosquito, Japanese mosquito

Easily Confused With:

Yellow fever mosquito, Aedes Albopictus

Bilingual Example Sentences:

1. The Asian tiger mosquito is a potential vector for several important human diseases. (亚洲虎斑蚊是几种重要人类疾病的潜在媒介。)

2. Asian tiger mosquitoes are known for their aggressive biting behavior. (亚洲虎斑蚊因其攻击性咬人的行为而著名。)