tiger mosquito

noun

1
: asian tiger mosquito
2
: yellow-fever mosquito

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The Asian tiger mosquitoes, also day feeders, found elevated ketones and plant-like volatile compounds irresistible. — ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026 The invasive Asian tiger mosquito first appeared in the United States in Texas in 1985 and quickly expanded throughout much of the South. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026 Both species — Aedes aegypti, the yellow fever mosquito, and Aedes albopictus, the Asian tiger mosquito — are small and black with white stripes. — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026 Mosquitoes The Asian tiger mosquito, one of the most common species in the state, according to Hayes, is often found in coastal areas. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tiger mosquito

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First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of tiger mosquito was in 1835

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“Tiger mosquito.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tiger%20mosquito. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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