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flag Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time, raising climate change concerns.

flag Three mosquitoes of the species Culiseta annulata were confirmed in Iceland for the first time, discovered by a resident in the Kjós area on October 16. flag Captured using a red wine ribbon trap, the insects were identified by entomologist Matthías Alfreðsson as cold-resistant, capable of surviving winter in sheltered locations. flag This marks the first evidence of mosquitoes surviving outdoors in Iceland, raising concerns about potential population establishment due to changing climate conditions. flag While no further details on their origin or long-term impact are available, the discovery is significant given Iceland’s historically mosquito-free status.

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