Skip to main content
Glite Dictionary
Aedes albopictus

Aedes albopictus

9.1
A mosquito from Asia with black and white stripes that can spread diseases like dengue and Zika
  • noun
  • /ˈeɪdiz ælboʊˈpɪktəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Aedes albopictus
  • In many tropical regions, the Aedes albopictus serves as a common vector for diseases such as dengue and Zika.

Examples

  • Public awareness campaigns are crucial to control the spread of Aedes albopictus and prevent disease outbreaks.

  • Researchers found Aedes albopictus larvae in stagnant water after the heavy rains.

  • The invasion of Aedes albopictus in new territories has become a public health concern.

  • The Aedes albopictus mosquito is often found in tropical climates.

  • Have you ever seen an Aedes albopictus in your backyard?

  • The Aedes albopictus mosquito is recognized for its distinctive black and white striped appearance.

  • Researchers are studying how the invasive Aedes albopictus adapts to various environments.

Synonyms

Asian tiger mosquito
vsAedes albopictus
  • Specialized
6.5

A small black and white mosquito from Asia that bites people and can spread diseases like dengue

is the Latin scientific name for the same mosquito species

Surface Forms

Aedes albopictus singular
Aedes albopictus plural

Morphology

Aedes + albopictus

This is a Latin binomial: knowing 'Aedes' (a mosquito genus) allows a learner to infer that the phrase names a mosquito species, but the specific epithet 'albopictus' is not a common English word and its descriptive meaning (striped/white-painted) is inaccessible to a B1 learner. Scientific names are conventional across languages (genus + species), so the taxonomic status is somewhat transparent, but the detailed sense and disease associations are not derivable from the constituents alone.

Etymology

Aedes albopictus literally points to the mosquito's look and its bad reputation. Aedes comes from a Greek word meaning 'unpleasant' and albopictus is Latin for 'white-painted', referring to the white stripes on its body, so the name helps you remember this striped mosquito that can spread disease.