Asian tiger mosquito
US /ˌeɪ.ʒən ˈtaɪ.ɡɚ ˌmɑːs.ki.toʊ/
UK /ˌeɪ.ʒən ˈtaɪ.ɡɚ ˌmɑːs.ki.toʊ/
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Aziatische tijgermug
a species of mosquito (Aedes albopictus) that originated in Southeast Asia and is known for transmitting various diseases, including dengue fever, Zika virus, and chikungunya. It is characterized by its distinctive black and white striped legs and body.
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The spread of the Asian tiger mosquito is a growing concern for public health officials.
De verspreiding van de Aziatische tijgermug is een groeiende zorg voor ambtenaren van de volksgezondheid.
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To prevent bites from the Asian tiger mosquito, it's important to eliminate standing water where they breed.
Om beten van de Aziatische tijgermug te voorkomen, is het belangrijk stilstaand water waar ze broeden te elimineren.