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 because that's how most people run into it," said Allison Bray, a supervising environmental health specialist. She says these mosquitos are small with white stripes on the legs and back. This species of mosquito were first discovered in our region about 10 years ago. "These mosquitos are able to transmit diseases like dengue, yellow fever, zika and chikungunya," she said. MORE:https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/invasive-mosquitos-detected-in-san-diego/509-4bb5a8c9-d4a1-48be-becc-0024d3c6e2c4