Officials say they are monitoring the presence of an invasive mosquito species in Michigan, the Aedes albopictus, also known as the Asian tiger mosquito.

The City of Livonia recently posted that it is working with the Wayne County Department of Health to keep an eye on its presence in the state.

The Aedes albopictus has a black-and-white striped body, and its reportedly active, biting during the day.

On Livonias invasive species page, it says the Aedes albopictus mosquitoes are aggressive, dry conditions can increase their presence, and they can carry viruses like West Nile, dengue, Zika, and chikungunya. Officials, however, say the current risk of disease in Michigan is low.

According to the state, the first presence of the mosquito was detected in Michigan in 2017.

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