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For the first time in reported history, mosquitoes have landed in Iceland.

The Nordic nation, located just south of the Arctic Circle, has been on the rise as a popular travel destination for its expansive landscape, geothermal energy and unique wildlife.

Another perk of Icelandic travel is that mosquitoes have never inhabited the European island – until now.

The Icelandic broadcasting network RUV announced that scientists at the Icelandic Institute of Natural History have confirmed the first mosquitoes in Iceland.

Three mosquitoes were spotted on the western Iceland near Reykjavik, the country’s capital and its largest city.

The insects were identified earlier this month by Björn Hjaltason, who reported the fin

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