Geography

After first being found in Houston, TX, this mosquito species has quickly spread to other areas within the US.  It is believed to have been brought into the U.S. via shipments of old tires from Asia.

It began to spread throughout southern regions, then eastern regions, and so forth in the U.S. often by the mosquito “hitchhiking” on a vehicle to a new location.  Currently, it can be found in more than 30 states, with more states reporting the mosquito, including Pennsylvania in 2008. 

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