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First Mosquito Sighting in Iceland Signals Major Ecological Shift For the first time, mosquitoes have been detected in Iceland, marking a significant change in the global distribution of one of the world’s most dangerous pests. This development has raised concerns among scientists about the potential impact on both human health and local ecosystems. The discovery was made by insect enthusiast Björn Hjaltason in Kjós, who initially reported a "strange fly" on a Facebook group. Upon closer inspection, he identified it as a female mosquito. Entomologists at the Natural Science Institute of Iceland confirmed that three mosquitoes—two females and one male—were captured using red wine traps designed to attract moths. This event is part of a broader trend linked to global warming. As Iceland experiences rising temperatures due to warm air flows from the south, the conditions are becoming more favorable for mosquitoes to survive and reproduce. Higher heat accelerates mosquito deve...