Mosquitoes were discovered in Iceland for the first time this month, likely arriving by freight and leaving only one place on Earth without confirmed mosquito sightings.

According to the Icelandic Institute of Natural History, three mosquitoes flew into a red wine ribbon used to attract butterflies on a farm north of Reykjavík. It’s the first confirmed case of mosquitoes ever reported in Iceland.

How did mosquitoes get to Iceland?

What we know:

The mosquitoes – two females and one male – were discovered between Oct. 16 and Oct. 18. The species is a large mosquito that’s common across Europe, including other Nordic countries in Northern Europe.

They have adapted to survive cold winters by finding shelter in buildings and basements. The species does sting, but it doesn’t carry any known

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