Mosquitos in Chianti

The Asian tiger mosquito or forest day mosquito, (Aedes Albopictus) Arrived in Italy with shipped tires.

is characterized by its black and white striped legs and small, black and white body. It was native to Southeast Asia, and occupied a habitat that spread from Madagascar eastward to New Guinea, and north to the latitude of Korea. On the 6th of March 2007 some of these mosquitoes have been discovered in New Zealand.

The typical member of the Aedes albopictus has a length of about 5 mm. As with other members of the mosquito family, the female is equipped with an elongated proboscis that she uses to collect blood to feed her eggs. By contrast the male member of the species primarily feeds on nectar. The female reproduces by laying her eggs near water, but not directly into it as other mosquitoes do, typically near a stagnant pool. However any open container containing water will suffice for larvae development.

Invasive species

This species is able to survive in a wide range of habitats and conditions. It is generally more aggressive than indigenous mosquitoes, and is outcompeting them. The asian tiger mosquito has a rapid bite that allows it to escape most attempts by people to swat it.

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