For decades, Iceland has held a rare distinction; it was one of only two places on Earth, alongside Antarctica, completely free of mosquitoes. But that remarkable status has just changed. Scientists have confirmed the presence of mosquitoes in the island nation for the first time ever, a small but striking sign of the planet’s shifting climate patterns.

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Iceland records first-ever mosquitoes

According to The Guardian report, the discovery was made earlier this month by local insect enthusiast Björn Hjaltason, who spotted what he initially described as "a strange fly on a red wine ribbon” while observing moths in the glacial valley of Kjos, northwest of Reykjavik. Read Also 'It Was A Mistake': Miss Panama Isamar Herrera Reacts To Viral Mishap At Thailand's Miss Grand 2025

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