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For the first time in history on record, scientists have confirmed wild mosquitoes in Iceland. The insects were discovered in mid-October 2025 in a small town north of Reykjavík, and identified as Culiseta annulata - a cold-tolerant European species. This discovery marks the end of Iceland's status as one of the only mosquito-free places on Earth.An insect enthusiast named Bjorn Hja
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