Originating from Asia and only recently arriving in Europe, the tiger mosquito ( Aedes albopictus ) is now a species permanently established in our latitudes.
Aedes albopictus has the same dimensions as the common mosquito ( Culex pipiens ), equal to a few millimeters; the adult insect is distinguished by the black coloration of the body, with transverse white streaks on the legs and a white line extending over the back.
In our area, the tiger mosquito is present, with variations due to the climate, from April to the end of September-mid-October. In autumn, adult insects die; the eggs, on the other hand, survive the winter cold and, the following spring, will give rise to a new generation of mosquitoes.
Aedes albopictus is very aggressive: it also bites in broad daylight, especially in the most shaded outdoor areas, among tall grass, hedges and shrubs, but also inside homes. The tiger mosquito flies to "low altitude": it is not by chance that it often targets the ankles and calves.
