Name (First Name, Last Initial)
Aaron A
Age
11
What did you find?
Asian Tiger Mosquito
Where did you find it?
My backyard
How did you find it?
I had some friend over for snacks/hangout when we noticed the mosquito flying around, it bit my arm but my mom eventually killed it.
Use your senses.
Its erratic buzzing in my ear, its undetectable touch, its scary sight, grosses even the strongest of people out.
What is its role in nature?
The Asian Tiger Mosquito is an invasive species that is food for for many bugs, like dragonflies, bats and birds. And surprisingly even hummingbirds! However, the Asian Tiger Mosquito transmits many deadly diseases like dengue fever, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, and west nile virus.
Why is it important to you?
I have recently started seeing a LOT of tiger mosquitoes, I also have a friend who is allergic to their bites so I got interested in them.
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