QuickCheck: Have mosquitoes made their way as far north as Iceland?
Mosquitoes have been identified in Iceland for the first time in the natural environment following a significant heatwave in 2025. Entomologists confirmed the presence of the Culiseta annulata species, likely introduced via freight transport.
Why it matters
This discovery highlights the impact of climate change on local ecosystems and the potential for invasive species to colonize previously inhospitable regions.
IN countries like Malaysia, mosquitoes are a common, irritating menace that those living in hot and humid climates simply have to live with.
The report is a straightforward scientific observation based on entomological findings.
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