U of I study: Asian tiger mosquito more rampant in Illinois than previously thought Sep 9, 2022 10:15 am by The Center SquareIllinois in the News Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images The Center Square (Sept. 7) 'It’s just an incredibly annoying mosquito,' entomologist Chris Stone says. 'It’s a very aggressive biter. It bites during the daytime, so it really has the potential to be noticed and reduce people’s quality of life.' Share on Facebook Tweet Email