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How to distinguish
Aedes albopictus
Aedes albopictus, also known as the Asian tiger mosquito, usually have the following two characteristics:
01
Smaller than 1-cent coin
The Asian tiger mosquito has a size of roughly 3-10mm and fits easily on a 1-cent coin.
02
The insect is black and has prominent white markings
The body of the Asian tiger mosquito is covered in black scales. In between, white and silver scales generate a striking color pattern. Your insect could be an Asian tiger mosquito if such a color pattern is visible.