Aedes Albopictus

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James Gathany/CDC

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This is an Aedes albopictus female mosquito obtaining a blood meal from a human host.

Under experimental conditions the Aedes albopictus mosquito, also known as the Asian tiger mosquito, has been found to be a vector of West Nile virus. Aedes is a genus of the Culicine family of mosquitos.

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