October 24, 2021

I am an exotic Asian Tiger Mosquito

I was introduced in Florida in 1997

I have a mean bite, avoiding dawn and twilight

Wearing long sleeves, and DEET are your best weapons.

Location: WW Ranch Road, St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, Sebastian

Sources: https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/aquatic/asian_tiger.htm

Photo and text © 2021 Dee Fairbanks Simpson