stegomyia

/ˌstiːɡoʊˈmaɪ.ə/

Definitions

1. noun

a female mosquito of a species that transmits the dengue fever and Zika virus

“The stegomyia mosquito is a primary vector for many diseases in tropical regions.”

Synonyms

  • diptera
  • mosquito

Antonyms

  • diptera
  • non-vector