Iceland was one of the last places on Earth mosquitoes had not reached. That's now history

Three mosquitoes of the species Culiseta annulata have been found in Iceland, confirming the island’s first-ever mosquito presence.

Scientists link the arrival to warming temperatures in the Arctic and the possibility of accidental transport by humans.

The finding marks the end of Iceland’s unusual mosquito-free status and highlights wider ecological change in the region.

It also underscores how rapid Arctic warming is opening the door to invasive species and reshaping food webs.