Health authorities in the northern region of Normandy have recorded the presence of tiger mosquitoes – an invasive species that is now ubiquitous in mainland France. The biting insects, native to Asia,…
  • Victor@lemmy.worldEnglish
    16·
    9 months ago

    Happily living in northern Sweden until I have to migrate further north to avoid these fuckers. Regular mosquitos are bad enough here as it is during the summer.

    Are… are tiger mosquitos worse than regular ones?

    • banghida@lemm.eeEnglish
      142·
      9 months ago

      Tiger mosquitos bite during the day as well. They are also quite good at hiding and finding a trace of shade where they will hide until you stop looking for it. Bites sometimes proper hurt too.

      • SlopppyEngineer@lemmy.worldEnglish
        17·
        9 months ago

        These ones can carry malaria and dengue. Climate change means tropical diseases move north too, and these mosquitos are their highway.