Globalist Fastest spreading mosquito in the world; extremely well adapted to living around people. Known to travel in used tires. Distribution: Rural and green urban areas, almost worldwide. Breeding habitat: Water-containing trash. Feeding: Aggressive daytime biter of humans, domestic and wild animals, and birds. Diseases: Believed to spread dengue and La Crosse encephalitis; may occasionally transmit eastern equine encephalitis, St. Louis encephalitis, and West Nile virus. |
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