The discovery of mosquitoes in Iceland for the first time has sparked great interest among scientists. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
This event was recorded as the first official case of mosquitoes living in the natural environment in the country's history. On October 16, naturalist Bjorn Hjalatson found three mosquitoes in the town of Kjos, located 20 miles north of the capital Reykjavik.
He then contacted Matthias Alfredsson, an entomologist at the Icelandic Institute of Natural History. They managed to catch two female and one male mosquito.
According to experts, these mosquitoes are adapted to cold climates and are capable of overwintering in enclosed buildings. They can withstand long and severe cold.
Alfredsson stated that previously, only other species of mosquitoes arriving by airplane had been detected at Keflavik International Airport in Iceland. However, this time, mosquitoes have been observed to start living independently in the natural environment.
Scientists do not have precise information on how the mosquitoes entered the country. However, they speculate that it could be due to the influence of cargo ships and containers arriving by breeze or sea.
Matthias Alfredsson did not rule out the possibility that climate change may have influenced this process. In his opinion, rising temperatures could lead to an increase in other mosquito species in Iceland.
Experts consider this event a new and important scientific observation point for Iceland's ecosystem. This discovery will create new opportunities for studying biodiversity and the effects of climate change in the country.
