The Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is a mosquito species native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia; however, it has spread to many countries through the transport of goods and international travel. Its name references the white bands on its legs and body that give it a striped appearance. A female Asian Tiger Mosquito requires a blood meal for the development of the eggs, but it also feeds on nectar and sweet plant juices like the males. Depending on region and biotype, the species search for hosts inside and outside of human dwellings, but they most often bite in forests during the day.