noun
London Underground mosquito
Scientific name: Culex pipiens f. molestus. A mosquito that breeds in underground spaces like subways and basements.
ロンドンの地下鉄では、チカイエカが一年中活動している。
In the London Underground, the London Underground mosquito is active all year round.
チカイエカは普通のアカイエカと違って、冬でも
Unlike the common house mosquito, the London Underground mosquito does not go dormant even in winter.
The common house mosquito (Culex pipiens pallens), which is closely related but typically breeds above ground and enters winter diapause.
From 地下 (underground) + 家蚊 (house mosquito), referring to its habitat in underground spaces like subways.