The insects are attracted to any location with water, and are potentially vectors for illnesses such as Dengue fever, Yellow Fever, Chikungunya and the Zika Virus
The distinctive looking insects, who can be identified by their dark bodies patterned with white stripes, are smaller than common mosquitos, can be dangerous as they are known to be potential carriers of Dengue fever, Yellow Fever, Chikungunya and Zika Virus, according to the Irish Health Protection Surveillance Centre.
They are reported to have been captured flying in two containers containing olive trees, and there was water available to them in the containers. Larvae and pupae were also found. Any areas with water can become breeding grounds for the mozzies, and only the females of the species bite as they need blood to complete their reproductive cycles.
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