Aedes albopictus mosquito feeding

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Adult female Aedes albopictus mosquito feeding. Lateral view of a Aedes albopictus mosquito on human skin, using its proboscis to obtain a blood meal. Blood is seen in its swollen abdomen. Also known as the (Asian) tiger mosquito or forest mosquito, Aedes albopictus is native to the tropical and subtropical areas of Southeast Asia. However, in the past couple of decades this species has invaded many countries throughout the world through the transport of products and international travel. Aedes albopictus is an important insect vector for the transmission of many viral pathogens.

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