Iceland reports the presence of mosquitoes as climate warms

6 months ago

Iceland reports the presence of mosquitoes for the first time in its history.
Three Culiseta annulata mosquitoes were discovered, likely arriving via freight and adapting to Iceland's climate.
The discovery is attributed to climate warming and increased international transportation.
The mosquitoes were found by an enthusiast on a farm near Reykjavík and confirmed by authorities.
Culiseta annulata are large mosquitoes from Europe and Nordic countries, capable of living in cold weather.
These mosquitoes are considered a nuisance but do not carry known infections in the region.
With this discovery, Antarctica remains the only mosquito-free continent.
Climate change is causing rapid warming in the Arctic, more than double the global average.

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