blog postsAsian tiger mosquito gains ground in IllinoisJun 4, 2020 8:15 am by Ananya SenNatural History SurveyShare on FacebookTweetEmailPhoto by James Gathany/CDCImagesResearchers report that the Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, has become more abundant across Illinois in the past three decades. Its spread is problematic, as the mosquito can transmit diseases–like chikungunya or dengue fever–to humans.Share on FacebookTweetEmail