"Ankle-biter" mosquitos plaguing Southland 02:34. An invasive genus of mosquitos have made their way to Southern California, leaving a trail of irritation and itchy bites in their wake.

Aedes "ankle-biter" mosquitoes have invaded SoCal. They will aggressively bite multiple times in one sitting, and will come out in the middle of the day — atypical SoCal mosquito behavior.

Southern Californians are being attacked by what officials say could be a record number of blood-sucking Aedes mosquitoes, also known as "ankle biters." "It's absolutely the worst it's ever been ...

The Aedes, or ankle biters, also known as container breeders, are breeding more than ever. Young said it's because they're invasive. Their entry into the U.S. was traced back to a shipping ...

Ankle-biter mosquitoes are different than mosquitoes native to SoCal. Here's what you should know to avoid being bitten by the pesky insects, plus what popular products may be a waste of your money.

Also known as "yellow fever" and "ankle biter" mosquitoes, they are popping up all across the county. Get top local San Diego stories delivered to you every morning with our News Headlines newsletter.

Experts say the "ankle biters" are multiplying and there's and there's no sign of them disappearing any time soon. "It bites all day long," said Lora Young, with Orange County Vector Control.

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SAN DIEGO — The invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitos, often known as "yellow fever" or "ankle biter" mosquitos, have been found in San Diego County. "I honestly call it the ankle biter mosquito ...