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Aedes albopictus

Aedes albopictus. An Invasive Species A.K.A The Asian Tiger Mosquito. Kingdom = Animalia (Animals) Phylum = Arthropoda (Arthropods) Class – Insecta (Insects). Kingdom, Phylum, Class. Where Is It From?. From Asia and First seen in Houston, TX in 1985. The Dangers!.

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Aedes albopictus

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  1. Aedes albopictus An Invasive Species A.K.A The Asian Tiger Mosquito

  2. Kingdom = Animalia (Animals) Phylum = Arthropoda (Arthropods) Class – Insecta (Insects) Kingdom, Phylum, Class

  3. Where Is It From? From Asia and First seen in Houston, TX in 1985

  4. The Dangers! • Dengue – fever is a flu-like illness spread by the bite of an infected mosquito • West Nile – is an infection of the brain • Types of Encephalitis

  5. Daily Diet Female Blood of domestic/wild mammals Person Bird Male Nectar Big Brown Bat Plant Juice

  6. Success Reasons • Able to adapt to any climate change • Hibernate during winter • Around all year in warmer places

  7. There is no way to get rid of them, but there is a way to reduce the numbers. Ways to Reduce Use insect repellent/bug spray By getting rid of standing water or treating it with proper insecticides Attempts to Control Growth A new trap that helps catch these mosquitoes Future Problems

  8. Thank You For Being A Good Audience! I hope you had a good time!

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