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Climate Change Strikes Again As Mosquitoes Are Found In Iceland For The First Time Ever
- Three mosquitos were found in Iceland in early October 2025, marking the end of the country’s mosquito-free status.
- The finding was made in Kjós by local observer Björn Hjaltason and reported to the Institute of Natural History.
- The species involved is Culiseta Annulata, known for tolerating cold temperatures, raising climate-change concerns.
- Researchers suggest warming temperatures may make Iceland more hospitable to pests that travel by plane or boat.
- Antarctica remains the only country without mosquitoes following the Iceland discovery.
- The discovery was documented with imagery and posted in a science-focused news outlet feed.
- The incident is tied to broader climate-change discussions about shifting species ranges.
- Only three individuals have been found so far, with expectations of future sightings.
- The incident highlights potential ecological shifts due to climate change.
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