tiger mosquito

noun

1

: asian tiger mosquito

2

: yellow-fever mosquito

Examples of tiger mosquito in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Asian tiger mosquitoes, also day feeders, found elevated ketones and plant-like volatile compounds irresistible. — ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026

The invasive Asian tiger mosquito first appeared in the United States in Texas in 1985 and quickly expanded throughout much of the South. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026

Both species — Aedes aegypti, the yellow fever mosquito, and Aedes albopictus, the Asian tiger mosquito — are small and black with white stripes. — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026

Mosquitoes The Asian tiger mosquito, one of the most common species in the state, according to Hayes, is often found in coastal areas. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for tiger mosquito

• bonito
• burrito
• capito
• negrito
• incognito
• peto
• veto

Medical Definition

tiger mosquito

noun

ti·​ger mosquito ˈtī-gər- 

1

: yellow-fever mosquito

2

: asian tiger mosquito