<P> The female lays her eggs near water, not directly into it as other mosquitoes do, but typically near a stagnant pool . However, any open container containing water will suffice for larvae development, even with less than an ounce (30 ml) of water . It can also breed in running water, so stagnant pools of water are not its only breeding sites . It is more likely to lay eggs in water sources near flowers than in water sources without flowers . It has a short flight range (less than 200 m), so breeding sites are likely to be close to where this mosquito is found . </P> <P> Identifying tiger mosquitoes can seem easy with the above description, but many people mistakenly identify it . The best way to be sure is to compare the specimen with several approved pictures of the tiger mosquito . </P> <P> Some mosquitoes in North America, such as Ochlerotatus canadensis, have a similar leg pattern . </P> <P> In Europe, the mosquito Culiseta annulata, which is very common, but does not occur in high densities, can be mistaken for an Asian tiger mosquito because of its black - and - white - ringed legs . However, this species is missing the distinctive white line that runs from the middle of its head and down the thorax . It is also considerably larger than Ae . albopictus, is not black and white, but rather beige and grey striped, and has wings with noticeable veins and four dark, indistinct spots . </P>

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