Urgent warning for Brits going to two holiday hotspots as deadly virus detected there

Brits heading for two prime Spanish holiday destinations this summer are being warned of a new breed of mosquito carrying a host of killer diseases.

Tiger mosquitos - which are native to Asia - have been detected on both Mallorca and Minorca, where preventative measures are being used to curb their spread. Authorities on the islands have been spraying insecticide from helicopters.

The bug associates closely with humans rather than living in wetlands like other mosquitos. It also flies and feeds all day rather than in the early morning and at night.

It earned its name from its distinctive black and white stripes and it's smaller than the common mosquito. It is also more aggressive. According to experts, the bug - officially called aedes albopictus - is a carrier of yellow and dengue fevers. It can also carry the Zika virus and it's believed that it can infect humans.

The tiger mosquito has already been detected in other parts of Europe

In addition to the host of viruses, the bite itself is more painful than the European mosquito's. It can cause severe swelling, scarring, and in some cases infection that requires a doctor's visit.

The Mallorca Daily Bulletin recently reported that the tiger mosquitos are spreading across the Balearics, with Mallorca having already taken action in Palma. A region of neighbouring Minorca today warned of the presence of the mosquito in the municipality. The public has been implored to help prevent its spread.

There are eight important symptoms to look for if you're worried you've caught Dengue fever as Asian Tiger mosquitos have been spotted in the UK.

This week, it was reported that 600 new cases were reported in France as a plague of Asian Tiger mosquitoes spreads across Europe.

Severe dengue fever can cause internal bleeding and organ damage. Blood pressure can drop to dangerous levels, causing shock. In some cases, severe dengue fever can lead to death. Women who get dengue fever during pregnancy may be able to spread the virus to the baby during childbirth.

Experts have warned that Dengue fever is on Britain's doorstep and cases across Europe dramatically increased. Experts are also warning that the mosquitos that can carry the deadly virus are already in the UK.