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Asian Tiger Mosquito

Aedes albopictus

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About

The Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is a species in the genus Aedes. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Widely distributed across Africa (11 countries), Asia (13 countries), Europe (27 countries), North America (13 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (6 countries).

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic and Palearctic realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (11 countries), Asia (13 countries), Europe (27 countries), North America (13 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (6 countries).

Full Taxonomy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Asian Tiger Mosquito?
The scientific name of Asian Tiger Mosquito is Aedes albopictus. It belongs to the genus Aedes.
Where does Asian Tiger Mosquito live?
Asian Tiger Mosquito is found in Widely distributed across Africa (11 countries), Asia (13 countries), Europe (27 countries), North America (13 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (6 countries).. Countries include Albania, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria.
What family does Asian Tiger Mosquito belong to?
Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus) belongs to the genus Aedes, which is part of the taxonomic family Culicidae.
What kingdom does Asian Tiger Mosquito belong to?
Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Asian Tiger Mosquito?
The closest relatives of Asian Tiger Mosquito in the genus Aedes include Asian Bush Mosquito, Yellow fever mosquito, Inland Floodwater Mosquito, Eastern Treehole Mosquito.

Native Range — 75 Countries

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