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Asian Tiger mosquito invasion fears as Zika-carrying bugs spotted near English Channel

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Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!A mosquito known for carrying potentially deadly viruses such as yellow fever and Zika is feared to potentially land on British shores.The Asian Tiger mosquitoes have been confirmed in northern France in the commune of Domagne in the department of Ile-et-Vilaine in western Brittany.Health authorities in France have already begun a campaign to rid the area of the insects in hope of containing any such virus being brought into the country.In a tweet, the French Regional Health agency said: "It is very small! (about 5mm, wings and body included).“It has black and white stripes (not yellow), on its body and legs, it lives and stings during the day (it won't prevent you from sleeping!), its.

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