Mosquito Bite (IMAGE) Michigan Technological University Caption The vector that serves as a host for the Zika virus (ZIKV) is the mosquito Aedes aegypti. Credit US Department of Agriculture Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.