What is the scientific name of Asian tiger mosquito?

Aedes aegypti

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Aedes albopictus

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Aedes taeniorhynchus

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Aedes albolineatus

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Solution

The correct option is A Aedes albopictus
The Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is a small black and white mosquito, about 1/4-inch long. It has black and white striped legs, and small black and white striped body. It is native to tropical and sub-tropical South-east asia. Hence option B is correct.

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